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