NHTSA Recall 04V344000
NHTSA Campaign Id 04V344000; Date: Jul. 14, 2004
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
2004 BMW 5 Series; 2004 BMW 6 Series; 2004 BMW 7 Series; 2004 BMW X5
Component: Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module (tcm, Pcm)
Manufactured by: Bayerische Motoren Werke
Affected Units:: 4,102
Recall Summary:
On certain passenger vehicles equipped with 8 and 12 cylinder engines, the digital engine management control (emc) units were not produced according to specifications.
How to Fix:
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.
Recall Notes:
Customers can 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 16, 2004
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