Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Passenger Vehicles Equipped With 8 And 12 Cylinder Engines, The Digital Engine Management Control (Emc) Units Were Not Produced According To Specifications.
Make Of Vehicle
BMW
Model Of Vehicle
7 SERIES
Year
2004
Recall Campaign Number
04V344000
Component Description
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Control Module (Tcm, Pcm)
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Bayerische Motoren Werke
Start Of Manufacture
20040512
End Of Manufacture
20040706
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
4102
Date Owners Notified
20040716
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
BMW Of North America, Llc
Date Report Received
20040714