BMW I01 recall: Ventilation line may rub against positive battery cable
- What's wrong
- Due to inappropriate routing the ventilation line might rub against the battery positive cable which can cause a leakage over time. If leakage occurs fuel vapours will enter the engine compartment causing the risk of fire.
- What to do
- Contact a BMW dealer to book the free repair. Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check the fuel tank ventilation line. If damaged the ventilation line will be replaced. In all cases an additional clip…
What’s wrong
Due to inappropriate routing the ventilation line might rub against the battery positive cable which can cause a leakage over time. If leakage occurs fuel vapours will enter the engine compartment causing the risk of fire.
The fix
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check the fuel tank ventilation line. If damaged the ventilation line will be replaced. In all cases an additional clip will be attached between the tank ventilation line and the battery positive cable.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| I01 | 17 Sep 2013 | 30 Dec 2016 | 4,685 |
How to check your vehicle
Use the official DVSA checker with your registration number to see if your exact vehicle is included. If it is, the manufacturer should have written to the registered keeper. The repair is free, even if you bought the vehicle second-hand.
Updated 4 April 2017. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.