Vehicle recall 04V303000 · June 23, 2004
BMW 5 Series and 6 Series
On certain passenger vehicles equipped with 8-cylinder engines, a circular retention clip at the quick-release coupling along the fuel supply line was inadvertently not installed.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain passenger vehicles equipped with 8-cylinder engines, a circular retention clip at the quick-release coupling along the fuel supply line was inadvertently not installed.
- Consequence
- In the event of a severe frontal crash, the quick-release coupling could separate causing fuel leakage. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a circular retention clip at the quick-release coupling along the fuel supply line. The recall began on July 5, 2004. Owners should contact BMW at 1-800-831-1117.
- Notes
- Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 04V303000
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 23, 2004
- Filed by
- BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
- Owner notification
- July 5, 2004
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 7,532
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Fuel system, gasoline
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- BMW 5 Series (2004): 2004
- BMW 6 Series (2004): 2004
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