FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The fuel tank vent line in your i3 REx is a hose that helps prevent fuel vapors from building up. Over time, it may rub against the battery cable and develop a hole, causing a leak.
Risk if Unfixed
If the vent line leaks, fuel vapors could be present when you're near a spark or open flame, increasing the risk of a fire.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will inspect the vent line and replace it if needed, and add a clip to prevent it from rubbing against the battery cable – all for free. You'll get a notice when it's time to bring your car in.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014-2017 i3 REx hybrid electric vehicles. The fuel tank vent line may rub against the ribbed wire protection sleeve of the battery positive (B+) cable, creating a hole in the vent line and causing a fuel vapor leak.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A fuel vapor leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Original — Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel vent line, replacing it as necessary, and install a clip to prevent it from chafing, free of charge. The recall beganApril 3, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
The airbag in your front seat is designed to protect you in a crash. However, in some 2014-2018 i3 models, the airbag might not work as well for small adults who aren't buckled up.
Risk if Unfixed
If you're driving without a seatbelt and you're involved in a frontal crash, you could be at a higher risk of neck injury. This is because the airbag might not deploy in the best way to protect you.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will update the software that controls your airbag, making it work better for unbelted drivers. This repair is completely free, and you should schedule it as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014-2018 BMW i3 electric and hybrid electric vehicles. Unbelted, small adult, drivers may be at a higher risk of neck injury in the event of a frontal crash. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
During a frontal impact, unbelted, small adult, drivers could be at a higher risk of neck injury.
Original — Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will update the Driver air bag control unit software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 8, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at the dedicated i3 recall number 1-855-269-3361.
The passenger air bag in your vehicle is like a safety net that inflates in a crash to protect you. In some 2014-2016 MINI Cooper and BMW i3 models, this air bag might not deploy correctly in a low-speed collision.
Risk if Unfixed
If you're in a crash and the air bag doesn't work as it should, you're at higher risk of getting hurt in the front seat.
Free Fix
Your MINI or BMW dealer will replace the faulty air bag module with a new one, free of charge. Just schedule the repair as soon as you get the recall notice, and it'll be done at no cost to you.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 MINI Cooper S and MINI Cooper two-door vehicles, 2015-2016 MINI John Cooper Works and MINI Cooper S and MINI Cooper four-door vehicles and 2014-2015 BMW i3 vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the passenger frontal air bag may not deploy properly in a low speed crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
In the event of a vehicle crash, an air bag that does not deploy properly increases the risk of injury to the front seat passenger.
Original — Remedy
MINI and BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began on November 25, 2015. Owners may contact MINI customer service at 1-866-825-1525 and BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
