2002-2003 BMW 745I and BMW 745LI recall: engine and engine cooling
Bayerische Motoren Werke reported this safety recall on July 1, 2003. It covers about 5,470 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 5,470
- reported
- Jul 1, 2003
- owners notified
- Jul 8, 2003
- related complaints
- 28
Engine and engine cooling
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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 number 03V240000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 28 complaints about engine problems.
Questions about recall 03V240000
Is there a recall on the 2002-2003 BMW 745I and BMW 745LI engine and engine cooling?
Yes. Recall 03V240000, reported on July 1, 2003, covers about 5,470 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 03V240000?
Dealers will reprogram the digital engine management control unit. Owner notification began july 8, 2003. Owners should contact bmw at 1‑800‑831‑1117.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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