Recall 04V182000: 2003–2004 BMW Z4

Report received

Apr 12, 2004

Manufacturer

Bayerische motoren werke

Potentially affected

13,769vehicles

Model years

2003–2004

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible consequence

If stalling were to occur, the driver would be unable to maintain vehicle speed or accelerate, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2003 BMW Z4414 complaints
• 2004 BMW Z4411 complaints