NHTSA Recall # | 33659 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 03V240000 |
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Manufacturer | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE |
Supplier | BMW |
Brand | BMW |
Model | 745LI |
Model Year | 2002 |
Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
Date of notification | 08/07/03 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 24/10/01 |
End date of manufacturing | 09/04/03 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 01/07/03 |
Report created | 07/07/03 |
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Estimated number of affected units | 5470 |
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. |
Recall notes | Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). |