NHTSA Recall 03V240000
NHTSA Campaign Id 03V240000; Date: Jul. 1, 2003
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
2002 BMW 745I; 2003 BMW 745I; 2002 BMW 745LI; 2003 BMW 745LI
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling
Manufactured by: Bayerische Motoren Werke
Affected Units:: 5,470
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
Dealers will reprogram the digital engine management control unit. Owner notification began July 8, 2003. Owners should contact BMW at 1-800-831-1117.
Recall Notes:
Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jul 8, 2003
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