NHTSA Campaign #03V324000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2,400 vehicles recalled
2003 BMW 745I -- 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.
If a large amount of oil loss occurs, engine damage may result. Depending on the extent of the damage, a crash could occur.
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. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #03V324000 »
NHTSA Campaign #03V240000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
5,470 vehicles recalled
2003 BMW 745I -- 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, the engine could stall.
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 driver¿S reactions, this could lead to a crash.
Dealers will reprogram the digital engine management control unit. Owner notification began July 8, 2003. Owners should contact BMW at 1-800-831-1117. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #03V240000 »