Recall 10V331000: Fuel Gauge Sender Defect

VEHICLE MAKE/MODEL: MODEL YEAR(S):

BMW/5-Series 2010-2011

BMW/5-Series Gran Turismo 2010-2011

MANUFACTURER: BMW of North America, LLC

MFR'S REPORT DATE: July 21, 2010

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 10V331000

NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: N/A

COMPONENT: Fuel System, Other: Storage: Fuel Gauge System

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 6080

SUMMARY:
BMW is recalling certain 2010 and 2011 5-Series and 5-Series Gran Turismo passenger vehicles manufactured from January 12 through July 1, 2010. The vehicle's fuel level sensor within the fuel tank can become wedged against the tank.

CONSEQUENCE:
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.
REMEDY:
BMW has not yet provided the agency with a remedy plan and notification schedule. Owners may contact BMW at 1-800-525-7417.

NOTES:
Owners may also contact The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.