NHTSA Recall 07V479000
NHTSA Campaign Id 07V479000; Date: Oct. 12, 2007
If stalling were to occur, the driver may not be able to maintain vehicle speed or accelerate and the power steering could fail increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2006 BMW 550I; 2007 BMW 550I; 2008 BMW 550I; 2006 BMW 650I; 2007 BMW 650I; 2007 BMW X5 Sav
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling
Manufactured by: Bmw Of North America, Llc
Affected Units:: 29,250
Recall Summary:
On certain vehicles equipped with v8 engines, in conditions of below freezing temperatures combined with low humidity, it is possible for electrostatic discharge to occur at the fuel rails. If this were to occur, the engine electronic control unit (ecu) could be affected so that engine stalling could result.
How to Fix:
Dealers will attach two ground cables in the engine compartment free of charge. The recall began on October 29, 2007. Owners may contact BMW at 1-800-831-1117.
Recall Notes:
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 29, 2007
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