Bmw Of North America, Llc | NHTSA Recall #03V324000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 03V324000 by Bmw Of North America, Llc. Includes 2,400 affected units, BMW/ENGINE OIL FILTER DRAIN PLUG, component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain passenger vehicles, the engine oil filter drain plug may be insufficiently tightened. this could lead to loosening of the plug causing an initial oil spray and a subsequent oil leak.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect the torque of the oil filter drain plug and, if necessary, retighten the drain plug with the correctly specified torque. Owner notification began on september 12, 2003. owners should contact bmw at 1-800-831-1117.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 03V324000

Manufacturer: Bmw Of North America, Llc

Report Received Date: 2003-08-26T00:00:00

Subject: Bmw/engine oil filter drain plug

Component: Engine And Engine Cooling

Potentially Affected Units: 2,400

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: On certain passenger vehicles, the engine oil filter drain plug may be insufficiently tightened. this could lead to loosening of the plug causing an initial oil spray and a subsequent oil leak.

Consequence Summary: If a large amount of oil loss occurs, engine damage may result. depending on the extent of the damage, a crash could occur.

Corrective Action: Dealers will inspect the torque of the oil filter drain plug and, if necessary, retighten the drain plug with the correctly specified torque. Owner notification began on september 12, 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-dvbh_9vkk-n76m

NHTSA ID: 03V324000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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