This is the reason why BMW recall 135 thousand their car

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As reported from Otomotif Metrotvnews, (2016/10/30) that BMW pull (recall) of more than 135 thousand units. The policy was done to fix the cable BMW fuel pump (fuel pumps) inside the fuel tank. Cars that recall among them model 5-Series, X5, 6-Series and X6 produki between 2007-2012.

Some models affected among them, X5 3.0si 2007-2011, X5 4.8i, X5 M, X5 xDrive30i, the X5 xDrive35i, the X5 xDrive48i and X5 xDrive50i, X6 x Drive35i 2008-2011 X6 xDrive50i and X6 M and ActiveHybrid X6 2010 -2011.

There are also the 535i xDrive Gran Turismo, the 535i Gran Turismo, the 550i xDrive Gran Turismo and Gran Turismo 550i, 528i, 535i, 535i xDrive, 550i, 550i xDrive 2011-2012 and 2012. Including 535i ActiveHybrid 640i Convertible, 650i Convertible, 650i xDrive Convertible, the 650i Coupe and 650i xDrive Coupe.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), cable fuel in the tank is actually not too damaged / creased. But the withdrawal is still being done in an effort to prevent further damage, the short-circuit occurs or shorting. If until that happens, the fuel pump is not working optimally. Then if left too long will shorten the life span. Even making the fuel pump does not work.

Actual damage to the fuel pump cable not new for BMW. Similar fateful incident they experienced in 2011. BMW was first informed of complaints and reports of customers because of the smell of fuel sting. From the analysis of the German car manufacturer is known that this problem is also detected by diagnostic system fuel tank leaks.

Because of the increased warranty claims, BMW finally extended the warranty program due to a fuel pump cable was broken in September 2014. BMW evaluate and inform warranty is given on the matter is still fairly prevalent. However, the company decided to withdraw voluntarily to prevent unwanted things.

So far, there has been no report had been an accident or injuries related to the fuel pump wiring problems. The plan BMW will notify owners and instruct the dealer to replace the fuel pump cable started in December 2016.

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