Recalling the vehicles continues in the global auto world, and this time it is the German auto major BMW. According to the reports BMW has issued an intentional recall of around 130,000 vehicles, which are fitted with twin-turbo engines, immediately after the report of investigation of potential problems concerning the fuel pumps in such vehicles was aired by ABC News.
In a report, the German auto major said that the vehicle recall includes around 130,000 vehicles manufactured in between 2007 to 2010. It should be noted that the recall has been made because, “there are chances that these vehicle might face a breakdown of the high-pressure fuel pump.” According to the car maker, the failure of fuel pump could very well result in “abridged engine performance.”
According to the statement from BMW around 40,000 vehicles are expected to require a whole new, persuasive fuel pump. The models that are affected by this problem includes the 2008 to 2010 135i, 2007 to 2010 335i series, the 2009 to 2010 Z4 Roadster sDrive35i and 535i and X6 xDrive35i Sports Activity Coupes.
Apart from this BMW separately announced recalling more than 20,000 2008 X5 Sports Activity Vehicles which makes use of low-pressure fuel pumps.
In a separate statement, stating about the 2008 X5, BMW said that, “In 2008 X5’s case, if the fuel pump experiences a fuel pump failure, the engine will straight away stop running and the driver wont be having power assist for the brakes and steering, although both the brakes and steering will be operational.”
The owners of these recalled BMW vehicles will be informed by a letter which will let them know about the scheduling of a service appointment to get the fuel pump updated, said BMW.
