The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) hasannounced recalls for two auto manufacturers whose fuel pumps couldcause vehicles to stall without warning.

BMW

The first recall involves 18,054 vehicles manufactured by BMW ofNorth America (BMW). The models involved include: certain modelyear 2014 228i Coupe, M235i Coupe, 320i, 320xi, 328i, 328xi, 335i,335xi, ActiveHybrid 3, 328xi Sports Wagon, 428i Coupe, 428xi Coupe,435i Coupe, 435xi Coupe, 428i Convertible, 428xi Convertible, 435iConvertible, 328xi Gran Turismo, 335xi Gran Turismo, and 2015 428iGran Coupe, 428xi Gran Coupe, and 435i Gran Coupe vehicles.

Improper nickel plating of components within the fuel pump mayresult in the fuel pump failing, causing the vehicle to stallwithout warning. BMW will notify the owners and the fuel pumps willbe replaced free of charge. BMW expects the recalls to begin April30, 2015 and owners may contact BMW at 1-800-525-7417 and refer toNHTSA campaign number 15V189000.

Nissan

The 2014 Nissan Rogue is experiencing a similar problem andNissan North America is recalling 76,242 vehicles manufacturedbetween June 11, 2013 and June 7, 2014. The fuel pump could failwithout warning and increase the risk of a crash. The recall isalso expected to begin this month and owners may contact Nissancustomer service at 1-800-647-7261. Nissan will replace the fuelpumps at no cost to the owner.

Fiat

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) has also issued a recall fortheir model year 2013-2015 500e electric vehicles manufacturedbetween March 27, 2012 and November 1, 2014. If the vehicle goesinto “limp mode,” a software incompatibility between the ElectricVehicle Control Unit and the Battery Pack Control Module may causethe electric propulsion system to fully shut down, which couldcause a stall-like condition for the vehicle. FCA will notifyowners and update the software to ensure compatibility between thecomponents. The recall affects 5,660 vehicles and is expected tobegin May 15, 2015. Owners may contact FCA customer service at1-800-853-1403.

Owners concerned their cars may be the subject of a recall mayalso contact the National Highway Traffic Safety AdministrationVehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or goto www.safercar.gov.