NHTSA recall 04V-402 (04V402000)

fuel system, gasoline recall reported August 13, 2004 - about 297 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 04V402000
Also written as: 04V-402
Reported: August 13, 2004
Vehicles affected: ~297
Component: fuel system, gasoline

What is being recalled

ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE IN-TANK FUEL LINE MAY HAVE BEEN ATTACHED INCORRECTLY.

Why it is dangerous

ENGINE STALLING COULD OCCUR, EVEN THOUGH THE VEHICLE'S FUEL GAUGE INDICATES THAT FUEL IS PRESENT IN THE TANK. DEPENDING UPON TRAFFIC AND ROAD CONDITIONS, THIS COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE IN-TANK SUCTION JET PUMP FUEL LINE AND IF NECESSARY, REATTACH ACCORDING TO SPECIFICATIONS. THIS RECALL BEGAN SEPTEMBER 9, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 04V-402 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

BMW X5 - 2004

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