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
X5
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