Recall 04V344000: 2004 BMW 6 Series and 3 other models

Report received

Jul 14, 2004

Manufacturer

Bayerische motoren werke

Potentially affected

4,102vehicles

Model years

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 equipped with 8 and 12 cylinder engines, the digital engine management control (emc) units were not produced according to specifications.

Possible consequence

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.

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.

Affected model years

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

• 2004 BMW 5 Series64 complaints
• 2004 BMW 6 Series3 complaints
• 2004 BMW 7 Series28 complaints
• 2004 BMW X564 complaints