November 12, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V700000
The failed weld may allow fuel to leak, increasing the risk of a fire in the presence of an ignition source.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V700
Manufacturer BMW of North America, LLC
Components FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Potential Number of Units Affected 49
Summary
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Z4 and 2020-2021 Toyota Supra vehicles. The weld between the fuel tank halves may have been insufficiently welded, causing the weld to fail.
Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 4, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371.
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.
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SIB 16 03 20
2020-11-12
RECALL 20V-XXX: REPLACE FUEL TANK
This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 1) replaces SI B16 03 20 dated October 2020.
What’s New (Specific text highlighted):
- Title change
- Upgraded to a recall
- Situation has been updated
- Q&A added
- Recall Notice added
MODEL
| E-Series | Model Description | Production Date |
| G29 | Z4 Roadster | June 26, 2019 – July 9, 2020 |
AFFECTED VEHICLES
Vehicles which require this Campaign to be completed will show it as “Open” when checked either in AIR, the “Service Menu” of DCSnet (Dealer Communication System), ISPA Next or Warranty Vehicle Inquiry.
SITUATION
BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop (effective October 29, 2020) on a small number of Model Year 20202021 BMW Z4 Roadsters that were produced between June 26, 2019 and July 9, 2020.
As of November 12, 2020, this Delivery Stop has been upgraded to a recall.
The fuel tank may not have been produced to specifications. Over time, and due to factors such as certain driving conditions and road vibrations, this could leak to a fuel leak. Fuel, in the presence of an ignition source, could lead to a fire.
The Recall Notice and Q&A have been attached for further information.
The bulletin will be updated when additional information becomes available.
Supporting Materials
picture_as_pdf B160320_2020-G29-FuelTank-FAQ-(12Nov2020).pdf picture_as_pdf B160320 Recall Notice.pdf
Attachment to B16 03 20
November 2020
SAFETY RECALL NOTICE
To: All Center Operators, Sales Managers, Service Manager, Parts Manager and Warranty Processor
RE: Recall 20V-xxx: Replace Fuel Tank – B16 03 20
BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop (effective October 29, 2020) on a small number of Model Year 2020-2021 BMW Z4 Roadsters that were produced between June 26, 2019 and July 9, 2020.
As of November 12, 2020, this Delivery Stop has been upgraded to a recall.
Please be reminded that it is a violation of federal law (The Safety Act) for you to sell, lease or deliver any new motor vehicle covered by this notification until the recall repair has been performed. This means that centers may not legally deliver new motor vehicles to consumers until they are fixed or use/sell replacement equipment/parts subject to this recall. Note also that substantial civil penalties apply to violations of the Safety Act.
Also, you should not sell, lease or deliver any Certified Pre-Owned or used vehicles subject to a safety recall until the repair is completed.
Please follow any special instructions that we provide to you for the return or disposition of recall parts.
We appreciate all your assistance with this Recall.
Attachment to B16 03 20
November 2020
Safety Recall
20V-xyz
Fuel Tank
Model Year 2020-2021 BMW Z4
Issue Date: 11/12/2020
Last Update: 11/12/2020
Q1. Which BMW models in the US are potentially affected by this Safety Recall?
A small number of Model Year 2020-2021 BMW Z4 models in the US are potentially affected.
Q2. What is the specific issue?
The fuel tank may not have been produced to specifications. Over time, and due to factors such as certain driving conditions and road vibrations, this could leak to a fuel leak. Fuel, in the presence of an ignition source, could lead to a fire.
Q3. Why are other models / vehicles not included in this Safety Recall?
Other models were manufactured with a fuel tank that was produced to specifications.
Q4. Can I continue to drive my vehicle?
Yes. However, when you receive a letter from BMW advising you of this recall, you should make an appointment to have this important Safety Recall performed by an authorized BMW center as soon as possible. If you are not the only driver of this vehicle, please advise all other drivers of this important information.
Q5. Can I determine if this issue exists in my vehicle?
If you notice a fuel odor, or see a fuel leak from underneath the vehicle, your vehicle may be experiencing this condition.
Q6. How did BMW become aware of the issue?
BMW became aware of the issue through our quality control procedures.
Q7. How will I be informed of this Safety Recall?
Letters will be mailed to owners in January via First Class mail advising them of this Safety Recall and requesting them to schedule an appointment with an authorized BMW center to have the remedy performed. Owners can locate their nearest authorized BMW center at www.bmwusa.com/dealer. To ensure BMW has the most recent contact and vehicle information, owners should register their vehicle at www.bmwusa.com/myBMW. Registration is free, and will give them access to factory-initiated campaigns and other information specific to their BMW.
Q8. How will my vehicle be remedied?
The fuel tank will be replaced for free and should take several hours.
Q9. Do I have to wait for my letter to have my vehicle serviced?
Yes. BMW is in the process of ensuring that the necessary tools, parts, and procedures are available prior to contacting you to schedule an appointment with your authorized BMW center to have this important Safety Recall performed. For the latest updates to this Safety Recall, please visit www.bmwusa.com/recall.
4 Affected Products
Vehicles
| MAKE | MODEL | YEAR |
| BMW | Z4 | 2020-2021 |
| TOYOTA | SUPRA | 2020-2021 |
4 Associated Documents
Recall Acknowledgement
RCAK-20V700-1110.pdf 299.952KB
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Open in new tab Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) – Technical Service Bulletin re BMW Recall 20V-xxx: Replace Fuel Tank
RCMN-20V700-3186.pdf 135.856KB
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Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) – Dealer and Manager Notification re Certain 2020-2021 Model Year Supra Potential Fuel Tank Leak
RCMN-20V700-9870.pdf 243.735KB
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Recall 573 Report
RCLRPT-20V700-3252.PDF 215.538KB
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Latest Recalls Documents
https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/cs/documentList.xhtml?docId=20V700&docType=RCL
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