2003 BMW 745LI RECALL - #03V324000
RECALL FOR ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE ENGINE OIL FILTER DRAIN PLUG MAY BE INSUFFICIENTLY TIGHTENED. THIS COULD LEAD TO LOOSENING OF THE PLUG CAUSING AN INITIAL OIL SPRAY AND A SUBSEQUENT OIL LEAK.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2003 BMW 745LI |
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| Manufacturer |
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE |
| Manufactured between |
5/20/2003 - 7/18/2003 |
| Recalled on |
9/4/2003 |
| Influenced by |
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE |
| Owners Notified on |
9/12/2003 |
| # Affected |
2,400 |
| Recalled for |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
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| Description |
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE ENGINE OIL FILTER DRAIN PLUG MAY BE INSUFFICIENTLY TIGHTENED. THIS COULD LEAD TO LOOSENING OF THE PLUG CAUSING AN INITIAL OIL SPRAY AND A SUBSEQUENT OIL LEAK. |
| Consequences |
IF A LARGE AMOUNT OF OIL LOSS OCCURS, ENGINE DAMAGE MAY RESULT. DEPENDING ON THE EXTENT OF THE DAMAGE, A CRASH COULD OCCUR. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TORQUE OF THE OIL FILTER DRAIN PLUG AND, IF NECESSARY, RETIGHTEN THE DRAIN PLUG WITH THE CORRECTLY SPECIFIED TORQUE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 12, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117. |
| 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). |
| See also |
2003 BMW 745LI Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
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