BMW 745Li (2003) – 03V324000

Defect Description For Recall

On Certain Passenger Vehicles, The Engine Oil Filter Drain Plug May Be Insufficiently Tightened. This Could Lead To Loosening Of The Plug Causing An Initial Oil Spray And A Subsequent Oil Leak.

Make Of Vehicle

BMW

Model Of Vehicle

745LI

Year

2003

Recall Campaign Number

03V324000

Component Description

Engine And Engine Cooling

Effect Of Defect

If A Large Amount Of Oil Loss Occurs, Engine Damage May Result. Depending On The Extent Of The Damage, A Crash Could Occur.

Fix Defect

Dealers Will Inspect The Torque Of The Oil Filter Drain Plug And, If Necessary, Retighten The Drain Plug With The Correctly Specified Torque. Owner Notification Began On September 12, 2003. Owners Should Contact BMW At 1-800-831-1117.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Bayerische Motoren Werke

Start Of Manufacture

20030520

End Of Manufacture

20030718

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

2400

Date Owners Notified

20030912

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

BMW Of North America, Llc

Date Report Received

20030826

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard