BMW recalls 2010-2011 5-Series Gran Turismo due to fuel-gauge glitch

July 23, 2010October 29, 2011 Omar Rana 2010, 2011, BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo, BMW 535i Gran Turismo, BMW 550i Gran Turismo, NHTSA

BMW is recalling over 6,000 units of the 2010 to 2011 model year 5-Series Gran Turismo due to a glitch in the vehicle’s fuel-storage and gauge.

“The vehicle’s fuel-level sensor within the fuel tank can become wedges against the tank,” the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said in a statement. “If this occurs, the fuel gauge in the instrument cluster would display a larger amount of fuel than was actually in the tank. As a result, if the tank became empty, the vehicle could stall, increasing the risk of a crash.”

BMW has not provided the NHTSA with a fix and notification schedule. Owners experiencing the problem can call BMW at 1-800-525-7417.

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