NHTSA recall 04V409000
Power train › Clutch assembly › Pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)
BMW X5
Reported Aug 18, 2004358 vehicles affectedBMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLCBuilt Aug 25, 2003 – Apr 15, 2004
The defect
On certain passenger vehicles with 3.0 l engines and manual transmissions, if the vehicle IS in first gear, and moving slowly, with the accelerator pedal held in a constant position of low engine speed and with the clutch pedal held in a partially depressed position, engine speed may increase.
The risk
The vehicle could accelerate unexpectedly, which could result in a crash.
The remedy
Dealers will reprogram the vehicle's digital engine management control unit. the recall began on september 8, 2004. owners should contact BMW at 1-800-831-1117.