2006–2008 BMW 550I & 2006–2007 BMW 650I + 1 more recall: engine
⚠️ What's wrong
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.
💥 The risk
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.
🔧 The fix
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.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 07V479000
- Manufacturer
- BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
- Vehicles affected
- 29,250
- Component
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Owner phone
- 1-800-831-1117
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Oct 29, 2007
- Built
- Aug 26, 2005 – Jun 14, 2007
- Recall started by
- MFR
- 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.