BMW 325I Recall - NHTSA # 03V124000

NHTSA Campaign Number: 03V124000

Vehicle/Equipment Make: BMW

Vehicle/Eqipment Model: 325I

Model Year: 2003

Mfg Campaign Number:

Mfg Component Desc: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Mfg Involved in Recall: BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE

Manufacture Dates: 08-13-2002 through 10-10-2002

Type of Report: V

Potential # of Units Affected: 1,056

Date Owner Notified by Mfg: 05-05-2003

Recall Initiated By: MFR

Mfg Responsible for Recall: BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE

Report Recieved Date: 03-31-2003

Record Creation Date: 04-02-2003

Regulation Part Number:

FMVSS Number:

Defect Summary: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER AND SPORT WAGON VEHICLES WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS, WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING, AND THE VEHICLE AT REST, AN INCREASE OF ENGINE IDLE SPEED (UP TO 1,300 RPM) MAY OCCUR.
Consequence Summary: IF A GEAR IS SELECTED, THE DRIVER MAY FEEL AS IF THE VEHICLE IS BEING PUSHED.

Corrective Summary: DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE DIGITAL ENGINE MANAGEMENT CONTROL UNIT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 5, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.

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Tags: BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE, BMW 325I, BMW, 325I

Categories: BMW, Vehicle Recall News

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BMW 325I Recall - NHTSA # 03V124000

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