NHTSA recall 04V344000
Power train › Automatic transmission › Control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
BMW 5 Series and 3 more
Reported Jul 14, 20044,102 vehicles affectedBAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKEBuilt May 12, 2004 – Jul 6, 2004
The defect
On certain passenger vehicles equipped with 8 and 12 cylinder engines, the digital engine management control (emc) units were not produced according to specifications.
The risk
As a result, engine stalling will occur after a short period of operation. the vehicle may not be able to restart. also, a loss of power steering and, after repeated actuation of the brake pedal, a loss of brake power assist will occur. these conditions could result in a vehicle crash.
The remedy
Dealers will install a new digital engine management control unit. the recall began on july 16, 2004. owners should contact BMW at 1-800-831-1117.