2006-2008 BMW 550I, BMW 650I and others recall: engine and engine cooling
BMW Of North America, LLC reported this safety recall on October 12, 2007. It covers about 29,250 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 29,250
- reported
- Oct 12, 2007
- owners notified
- Oct 29, 2007
- related complaints
- 29
Engine and engine cooling
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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 number 07V479000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 29 complaints about engine problems.
2006 BMW 550I2007 BMW 550I2008 BMW 550I2006 BMW 650I2007 BMW 650I2007 BMW X5 SAV
Questions about recall 07V479000
Is there a recall on the 2006-2008 BMW 550I, BMW 650I and others engine and engine cooling?
Yes. Recall 07V479000, reported on October 12, 2007, covers about 29,250 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 07V479000?
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.
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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