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092 BMW i8 (2019) M 6 DDV

BMW i8 (2014-20) Engine 1499cc S3 I3 turbo B38A15T0 plus hybrid synchronous motor
Production 20,465 (16,581 coupés 3,884 roadsters)
Registration Number M 6 DDV (Cherished number, originally circa 1994 and now transferred to a BMW M2, first issued from Exeter)
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The BMW i8 is a plug-in hybrid sports car developed by BMW. The i8 is part of BMW's electric fleet Project i being marketed as a new sub-brand, BMW i.
The production version was designed by Benoit Jacob and unveiled at the 2013 International Motor Show Germany. It features butterfly doors, head-up display, rear-view cameras and partially false engine noise. Series production began in April 2014 at Leipzig, Saxony, Germany. The overall weight is 1485kg with a low drag coefficient of 0.26
Powered by an electric two speed powertrain developed by GKN featuring a hybrid synchronous motor of 129bhp and a three cylinder 1499cc turbocharged engine of 288bhp. The 2015 model year BMW i8 has a 7.1 kWh lithium-ion battery pack that delivers an all-electric range of 37 km under the European cycle and 24 km under the United States Environmental Protection Agency cycle with a small amount of petrol. In all-electric mode the BMW i8 has a top speed of 120 km/h (75 mph). In Sport mode the i8 delivers a mid-range acceleration from 80 to 120 km/h (50 to 75 mph) in 2.6 seconds. The electronically controlled top speed is 250 km/h (155 mph)

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DEFECT #1 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK

Posted on: 2014-10-27
Description
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.

Corrective Action
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.

Recalls for 2014 Bmw I8

DEFECT #1 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK