NHTSA Recall # | 71695 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 07V479000 |
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Manufacturer | BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC |
Supplier | BMW |
Brand | BMW |
Model | 650I |
Model Year | 2007 |
Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
Date of notification | 29/10/07 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 26/08/05 |
End date of manufacturing | 14/06/07 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 12/10/07 |
Report created | 12/10/07 |
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Estimated number of affected units | 29250 |
Defect summary | On certain vehicles equipped with v8 engines, in conditions of below freezing temperatures combined with low humidity, it is possible for electrostatic discharge to occur at the fuel rails. If this were to occur, the engine electronic control unit (ecu) could be affected so that engine stalling could result. |
Consequence summary | If stalling were to occur, the driver may not be able to maintain vehicle speed or accelerate and the power steering could fail increasing the risk of a crash. |
Corrective action | Dealers will attach two ground cables in the engine compartment free of charge. The recall began on october 29, 2007. Owners may contact bmw at 1-800-831-1117. |
Recall notes | Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www. Safercar. Gov. |