Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
BMW
Model Of Vehicle
745LI
Year
2003
Recall Campaign Number
03V240000
Component Description
Engine And Engine Cooling
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Reprogram The Digital Engine Management Control Unit. Owner Notification Began July 8, 2003. Owners Should Contact BMW At 1-800-831-1117.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Bayerische Motoren Werke
Start Of Manufacture
20011024
End Of Manufacture
20030409
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
5470
Date Owners Notified
20030708
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
BMW Of North America, Llc
Date Report Received
20030701