BMW recalls 6,000 SUVs in China

Updated: 2010-11-10 14:54

By Gao Yuan (chinadaily.com.cn)

Twitter Facebook Myspace Yahoo! Linkedin Mixx

BMW will recall 6,009 X5 3.0 sports utility vehicles in China because of a fuel pump flaw, the Beijing Times reported Wednesday.

Related readings:
BMW recalls 6,000 SUVs in China BMW surpasses annual sales target
BMW recalls 6,000 SUVs in China BMW recalls 21,771 sedans in China
BMW recalls 6,000 SUVs in China Latest BMW 'joy' campaign creating compassion
BMW recalls 6,000 SUVs in China BMW gets nod for auto financing arm 

The flaw in the fuel pump's priming mechanism might cause a sudden engine shutoff and malfunctions on power-assisted steering and brake assist systems, the report said.

The recall involves an imported SUV model made between November 2007 and August 2008, the report said, adding that the recall will begin Nov 15.

Paper's Digest

China bags Asiad team tennis title after 24 yrs

Wimbledon semifinalist Li Na led host China to capture the team tennis title on Tuesday at the Asian Games, accomplishing her Asiad tour with three consecutive victories.

China rate rises no panacea to curb inflation: PBOC adviser

European Edition

Specials

Russian possessed with TCM

Born into a family of doctors, Maxime became interested in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) at the age of 12, after hearing about TCM theories such as health preservation and recuperation.

Acupuncture takes stab at UNESCO list

Acupuncture and Peking Opera have been selected as candidates for UNESCO intangible cultural heritage status.

The wedding coach comes back to life

A groom carries his bride from a wedding coach in Xuchang, Henan province, Nov 11, 2010. Produced a local factory, various original hand-made wedding carriages were displayed on the streets, attracting young people chasing fashion and an environment-friendly lifestyle.

Mounting inflation pressure tests policy makers
Chinese vice president to visit four nations
Chinese, Russian presidents meet in Seoul on co-op