2003 BMW 745I, BMW 745LI and others recall: engine and engine cooling
Bayerische Motoren Werke reported this safety recall on August 26, 2003. It covers about 2,400 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 2,400
- reported
- Aug 26, 2003
- owners notified
- Sep 12, 2003
- related complaints
- 15
Engine and engine cooling
- What is wrong
- On certain passenger vehicles, the engine oil filter drain plug may be insufficiently tightened. This could lead to loosening of the plug causing an initial oil spray and a subsequent oil leak.
- Risk
- If a large amount of oil loss occurs, engine damage may result. Depending on the extent of the damage, a crash could occur.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the torque of the oil filter drain plug and, if necessary, retighten the drain plug with the correctly specified torque. Owner notification began on september 12, 2003. Owners should contact bmw at 1‑800‑831‑1117.
Recall number 03V324000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 15 complaints about engine problems.
Questions about recall 03V324000
Is there a recall on the 2003 BMW 745I, BMW 745LI and others engine and engine cooling?
Yes. Recall 03V324000, reported on August 26, 2003, covers about 2,400 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 03V324000?
Dealers will inspect the torque of the oil filter drain plug and, if necessary, retighten the drain plug with the correctly specified torque. Owner notification began on september 12, 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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