Recall 10V518000: Engine Stalling Condition

VEHICLE MAKE/MODEL: MODEL YEAR(S):

BMW/X5 2008

MANUFACTURER: BMW of North America, LLC.

MFR'S REPORT DATE: October 26, 2010

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 10V518000

NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: N/A

COMPONENT: Fuel System, Gasoline: Delivery: Fuel Pump

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 20800

SUMMARY:
BMW is recalling certain model year 2008 X5 SAV vehicles with 6-cylinder engines manufactured from November 1, 2007 through August 31, 2008. Due to a manufacturing process fault, the fuel pump was not produced to specifications. Under specific vehicle operating conditions, the fuel pump's commutator could experience an increase in wear.

CONSEQUENCE:
This wear could lead to fuel pump malfunction and engine stalling. Engine stalling could create a potential for a crash resulting in injury or death.

REMEDY:
The manufacturer has not yet provided a remedy or an owner notification schedule for this campaign. 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.