03V240000: Reprogram Engine Management Control Unit (03V240000)

03V240000: REPROGRAM ENGINE MANAGEMENT CONTROL UNIT

NHTSA RECALL BULLETIN

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION

Model(s): 2002 BMW 745i

2002 BMW 745Li

2003 BMW 745i

2003 BMW 745Li

Campaign No: 03V240000

Number of Affected Vehicles: 5470

Beginning Date of Manufacture: 2001 10 24

Ending Date of Manufacture: 2003 04 09

DEFECT SUMMARY

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, it would cause a rough-running engine. If this happens, the check engine light will illuminate, a in some cases, the engine could stall.

CONSEQUENCE SUMMARY

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 drivera's reactions, this could lead to a crash.

CORRECTIVE SUMMARY

Dealers will reprogram the digital engine management control unit. Owner notifiication is expected to begin during July 2003. Owners should contact BMW at 1-800-831-1117.

OWNER NOTIFICATION

Customers can also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administrations auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration operates Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Eastern Time. For more information call (800) 424-9393 or (202) 366-0123. For the hearing impaired, call (800) 424-9153.