Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Passenger Vehicles, The Electric Fuel Pump Runs At A Rotational Speed That Could Result In Reduced Lubrication Of Its Internal Components. Over An Extended Period Of Time, Wear-Induced Internal Damage To The Fuel Pump Could Result In Insufficient Fuel Supply To The Engine When The Fuel Tank Contains One-Third Or Less Of Its MaximUM Fuel Capacity.
Make Of Vehicle
BMW
Model Of Vehicle
745I
Year
2002
Recall Campaign Number
02V150000
Component Description
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery
Effect Of Defect
If This Were To Occur, The Engine Could Stall And Not Be Restarted Until More Fuel Was Added To The Fuel Tank. This Could Occur Even Though The Fuel Gauge Indicated That Fuel Still Remained In The Tank.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Reprogram The Fuel Pump Control System. Owner Notification Began June 28, 2002. Owners Who Take Their Vehicles To An Authorized Dealer On An Agreed Upon Service Date And Do Not Receive The Free Remedy Within A Reasonable Time Should Contact BMW At 1-800-332-4269.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Bayerische Motoren Werke
Start Of Manufacture
20011023
End Of Manufacture
20020503
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
8412
Date Owners Notified
20020628
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
BMW Of North America, Llc
Date Report Received
20020603