Consumer Complaint Detail

BMW / 540I / 2000

Recalls
0 Injured
Investigations
0 Death
Complaints
No Fire
Components - Details
NHTSA Complaint Number: 001153855 Incident Date: Aug, 06 2001
Consumer's City: FISHERS Consumer's State: IN
Vehicle Transmission Type: MAN Manufacturers Name: BMW of North America, LLC
Model Name: 540I Model Year: 2000
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No Component's Description: Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No Persons Injured: 0
Vehicle's VIN#: WBADN534XYG Date added to File: May, 25 2021
Date Complaint Received: Aug, 13 2001 Complaint Type: EVOQ
Incident Reported To Police: No Purchase Date: Oct, 31 2000
Was Original Owner: No Anti-lock Brakes: Yes
Number of Cylinders: 0 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: While driving on the freeway ran over a piece tire. consumer heard tire strike vehicle. consumer proceeded to drive. next day upon entering garage there was a very strong smell like gas, and gas was all over the ground. consumer could see tank was moist after looking undernieth. took to dealer, and they will replace fuel tank. consumer felt a piece of tire should not puncture a fuel tank.*ak