BMW 325I 2003: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 03V124000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| BMW | 325I | 2003 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2003-05-05 | 2003-03-31 | 2003-04-02 |
Production Dates: 2002-08-13 - 2002-10-10
Manufacturers Involved: BMW of North America, LLC
Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1056
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER AND SPORT WAGON VEHICLES WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS, WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING, AND THE VEHICLE AT REST, AN INCREASE OF ENGINE IDLE SPEED "UP TO 1,300 RPM" MAY OCCUR.
IF A GEAR IS SELECTED, THE DRIVER MAY FEEL AS IF THE VEHICLE IS BEING PUSHED.
DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE DIGITAL ENGINE MANAGEMENT CONTROL UNIT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 5, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
