NHTSA Recall 04V182000
NHTSA Campaign Id 04V182000; Date: Apr. 12, 2004
If stalling were to occur, the driver would be unable to maintain vehicle speed or accelerate, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2003 BMW Z4; 2004 BMW Z4
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump
Manufactured by: Bayerische Motoren Werke
Affected Units:: 13,769
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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.
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: May 11, 2004
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