RECALL: Houston, We've Had A Problem — BMW's All-New i8 Flagged For Fuel Leak, Potential FIRE Hazard

Well, all of the all-new recall fun isn't just limited to the likes of the 2015 Ford Mustang. The all-new, BMW i8 has come under fire, quite literally, with a recall that could yield some very disturbing results.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, BMW North America has notified them that 223 units of the i8 as a bolt that attaches a ground cable may not have been installed correctly during the vehicle's assembly.

This could result in a fuel leak and if provided with a spark, blam-o you've got some big flames and a torched house.

If you're an i8 owner, please be sure to use the contact numbers below to find out if your vehicle is one of the 223 affected. This is not something you should wait on.

Be safe out there, Spies!


NHTSA's press release follows:

Report Receipt Date: OCT 27, 2014
NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V674000
Component(s): FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Potential Number of Units Affected: 223
Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC

SUMMARY:
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2014 i8 vehicles manufactured from May 16, 2014, to September 16, 2014. A bolt used to attach a ground cable between the tank and the vehicle chassis may not have been properly welded during manufacturing.

CONSEQUENCE:
An inadequate weld of the bolt to the fuel tank could cause a fuel leak. In the presence of an ignition source, a fuel leak could lead to a fire.

REMEDY:
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the fuel tank if necessary, free of charge. The recall began in November 2014. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.

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

scenicbyway12 - 12/11/2014 12:34:47 PM

+1 Boost

Repost, No BMW have caught fire, how many Tesla's have caught fire and no recall.

Agent00R - 12/11/2014 10:44:44 PM

+2 Boost

Jeez you are a touchy fan-boi, huh?

scenicbyway12 - 12/12/2014 5:16:26 PM

+1 Boost

Just trying to respond in kind to the melodramatic headline.

w222 - 12/12/2014 5:28:22 PM

0 Boost

As 009 would put it (inserting German for Japanese) : Is this the demise to all German car brands now that this fuel leak has been discovered?

leej - 12/16/2014 9:40:11 AM

+1 Boost

In keeping with fear tactic titles, a la Fox News, we should also consider this the demise of all electric vehicles and anyone who owns any electric vehicle is doomed!