NHTSA Recall # | 35067 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 04V182000 |
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Manufacturer | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE |
Supplier | BMW |
Brand | BMW |
Model | Z4 |
Model Year | 2004 |
Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP |
Date of notification | 11/05/04 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 19/02/03 |
End date of manufacturing | 13/10/03 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 12/04/04 |
Report created | 20/04/04 |
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Estimated number of affected units | 13769 |
Defect summary | On certain passenger vehicles, under certain environmental conditions, a vapor lock in the fuel pump could occur causing the engine to stall. If this were to happen, the engine would not be able to be restarted for approximately 15 to 20 minutes. |
Consequence summary | If stalling were to occur, the driver would be unable to maintain vehicle speed or accelerate, increasing the risk of a crash. |
Corrective action | Dealers will install a resistor in the electrical line powering the fuel pump in order to prevent an occurrence of vapor lock. The recall began may 11, 2004. Owners should contact bmw at 1-800-831-1117. |
Recall notes | Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). |