Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Passenger Vehicles, Under Certain Environmental Conditions, A Vapor Lock In The Fuel Pump Could Occur Causing The Engine To Stall. If This Were To Happen, The Engine Would Not Be Able To Be Restarted For Approximately 15 To 20 Minutes.
Make Of Vehicle
BMW
Model Of Vehicle
Z4
Year
2003
Recall Campaign Number
04V182000
Component Description
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump
Effect Of Defect
If Stalling Were To Occur, The Driver Would Be Unable To Maintain Vehicle Speed Or Accelerate, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Install A Resistor In The Electrical Line Powering The Fuel Pump In Order To Prevent An Occurrence Of Vapor Lock. The Recall Began May 11, 2004. Owners Should Contact BMW At 1-800-831-1117.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Bayerische Motoren Werke
Start Of Manufacture
20030219
End Of Manufacture
20031013
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
13769
Date Owners Notified
20040511
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
BMW Of North America, Llc
Date Report Received
20040412