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The contact owns a 2007 BMW 328xi. The contact was driving 65 mph when the vehicle exhibited an abnormal grinding noise while decelerating independently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the fuel line was disconnected and the entire fuel system would need replacing. There were no recalls for the failure. The manufacturer was contacted who offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 59,000. Updated 08/31/11 the consumer stated while driving down the parkway at 65 mph, the engine abruptly shut down. When the consumer attempted to restart the vehicle, the starter turned over, but the engine would not start. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and they determined the fuel pump failed. The fuel lines had disconnected from the fuel pump. The dealer ten stated the only way to replace the lines, was to replace the entire fuel tank. Updated 09/12/11
- Ridgefield Park, NJ, USA
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- Ridgefield Park, NJ, USA