2003-2004 BMW Z4 recall: fuel pump
Bayerische Motoren Werke reported this safety recall on April 12, 2004. It covers about 13,769 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 13,769
- reported
- Apr 12, 2004
- owners notified
- May 11, 2004
- related complaints
- 6
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- If stalling were to occur, the driver would be unable to maintain vehicle speed or accelerate, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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 number 04V182000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 6 complaints about fuel system problems.
Questions about recall 04V182000
Is there a recall on the 2003-2004 BMW Z4 fuel pump?
Yes. Recall 04V182000, reported on April 12, 2004, covers about 13,769 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 04V182000?
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.
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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