NHTSA recall 03V240000
Engine and engine cooling
BMW 745I and 1 more
Reported Jul 1, 20035,470 vehicles affectedBAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKEBuilt Oct 24, 2001 – Apr 9, 2003
The defect
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.
The risk
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.
The remedy
Dealers will reprogram the digital engine management control unit. owner notification began july 8, 2003. owners should contact BMW at 1-800-831-1117.