Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | ||||||||||||||||
| 04V402000 | BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC | from 04/05/2004 to 04/24/2004 | V (Vehicle) | 297 | 09/09/2004 | MFR | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | 08/13/2004 | 08/17/2004 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain sport utility vehicles, the in-tank fuel line may have been attached incorrectly. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Engine stalling could occur, even though the vehicle's fuel gauge indicates that fuel is present in the tank. depending upon traffic and road conditions, this could result in a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the in-tank suction jet pump fuel line and if necessary, reattach according to specifications. this recall began september 9, 2004. owners should contact bmw at 1-800-831-1117. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | |||||
| SIB-13-02-10 | 06/01/2010 | 10036984 | Bmw: it is now possible to perform a fuel quallity detection test on vehicles with an n54 engine. *rm | 04/25/2011 | |
| SIB-16-03-10 | 06/01/2010 | 10036981 | Ready | 04/25/2011 | |
| SIB-13-02-10 | 06/01/2010 | 10036984 | Bmw: it is now possible to perform a fuel quality detection test on vehicles with an n54 engine. *rm | 04/25/2011 | |
| SIB-13-02-10 | 06/01/2010 | 10036984 | Ready | 04/25/2011 | |
| SIB-16-03-10 | 06/01/2010 | 10036981 | Bmw: warning message on about low diesel exhaust fuel level and that the engine will not restart within 999 miles. the light comes on a few thousand miles earlier than a recommended oil change. *rm | 04/25/2011 | |
| SI-B130209 | 03/01/2009 | 10029544 | Bmw: diesel: diagnosis for low pressure fuel supply faults. service engine soon lamp is illuminated (a fuel pump malfunction message is displayed in the cc) and a combination of the following fault codes may be stored in the dde control mod | 07/10/2009 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||||
| SIB160712 | 12/01/2012 | 10051419 | Bmw: service action: replace the left and right fuel level sensor. due to high proportion of ethanol in the fuel, the internal mechanisms of the fuel level sensors may swell. this may inhibit the movement of one or both of the fuel level se | 03/05/2013 | |
| SIB-13-02-10 | 06/01/2010 | 10036984 | Bmw: it is now possible to perform a fuel quallity detection test on vehicles with an n54 engine. *rm | 04/25/2011 | |
| SIB-13-02-10 | 06/01/2010 | 10036984 | Bmw: it is now possible to perform a fuel quality detection test on vehicles with an n54 engine. *rm | 04/25/2011 | |
| SIB-13-02-10 | 06/01/2010 | 10036984 | Ready | 04/25/2011 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 08/09/2004 | 3 | ||
| Nhtsa recall campaign 04v344000 concerning engine control module/engine stalling. after having the new digital engine management control unit installed the vehicle stalled. vehicle was taken to the dealer numerous times, but mechanic could not duplicate the problem. while the vehicle was parked the driver noticed fluid leaking from underneath he vehicle. it was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic replaced the fuel hose. however, the problem recurred. *ak | |||