NHTSA Recall # | 41531 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 04V344000 |
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Manufacturer | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE |
Supplier | BMW |
Brand | BMW |
Model | 7 SERIES |
Model Year | 2004 |
Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MO |
Date of notification | 16/07/04 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 12/05/04 |
End date of manufacturing | 06/07/04 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 14/07/04 |
Report created | 14/07/04 |
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Estimated number of affected units | 4102 |
Defect summary | On certain passenger vehicles equipped with 8 and 12 cylinder engines, the digital engine management control (emc) units were not produced according to specifications. |
Consequence summary | 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. |
Corrective action | Dealers will install a new digital engine management control unit. The recall began on july 16, 2004. Owners should contact bmw at 1-800-831-1117. |
Recall notes | Customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). |