Recall 04V-344
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE recalled the 2004 BMW 5 Series and 3 other models: Power train (automatic transmission, control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 04V-344
- Reported
- July 14, 2004
- Vehicles affected
- 4,102 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
On certain passenger vehicles equipped with 8 and 12 cylinder engines, the digital engine management control (emc) units were not produced according to specifications.
The risk
As a result, engine stalling will occur after a short period of operation. The vehicle may not be able to restart. Also, a loss of power steering and, after repeated actuation of the brake pedal, a loss of brake power assist will occur. These conditions could result in a vehicle crash.
The fix
Dealers will install a new digital engine management control unit. The recall began on july 16, 2004. Owners should contact BMW at 1-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).
Affected vehicles
- BMW 5 Series 2004
- BMW 6 Series 2004
- BMW 7 Series 2004
- BMW X5 2004