Bmw Of North America, Llc | NHTSA Recall #03V240000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 03V240000 by Bmw Of North America, Llc. Includes 5,470 affected units, BMW/ENGINE MANAGEMENT CONTROL UNIT, component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

Dealers will reprogram the digital engine management control unit. owner notification began july 8, 2003. owners should contact bmw at 1-800-831-1117.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 03V240000

Manufacturer: Bmw Of North America, Llc

Report Received Date: 2003-07-01T00:00:00

Subject: Bmw/engine management control unit

Component: Engine And Engine Cooling

Potentially Affected Units: 5,470

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: 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.

Consequence Summary: 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.

Corrective Action: Dealers will reprogram the digital engine management control unit. owner notification began july 8, 2003. owners should contact bmw at 1-800-831-1117.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-sv3i-em5e~miic

NHTSA ID: 03V240000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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