Recall 03V-240
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE recalled the 2002 to 2003 BMW 745I and 1 other model: Engine and engine cooling.
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 03V-240
- Reported
- July 1, 2003
- Vehicles affected
- 5,470 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
On certain passenger vehicles, due to a software error, a desynchronization of the valvetronic motors for engine banks I and II may occur. If this occurs, the engine could stall.
The risk
In those cases, the driver may not be able to restart the engine. Depending on the level of engine roughness, or stalling, as well as traffic conditions and the driver's reactions, this could lead to a crash.
The fix
Dealers will reprogram the digital engine management control unit. Owner notification began july 8, 2003. Owners should contact BMW at 1-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).