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Recall 07V-479

BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC recalled the 2006 to 2008 BMW 550I and 2 other models: Engine and engine cooling.

At a glance

Campaign number
07V-479
Reported
October 12, 2007
Vehicles affected
29,250 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

On certain vehicles equipped with v8 engines, in conditions of below freezing temperatures combined with low humidity, it is possible for electrostatic discharge to occur at the fuel rails. If this were to occur, the engine electronic control unit (ECU) could be affected so that engine stalling could result.

The risk

If stalling were to occur, the driver may not be able to maintain vehicle speed or accelerate and the power steering could fail increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

Dealers will attach two ground cables in the engine compartment free of charge. The recall began on october 29, 2007. Owners may contact BMW at 1-[removed].

Notes from the manufacturer

Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-[removed] (tty 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]

Affected vehicles