NHTSA Campaign 03V124000
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Issued by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE · Reported Mar 31, 2003 · 1,056 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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.
Consequence
IF A GEAR IS SELECTED, THE DRIVER MAY FEEL AS IF THE VEHICLE IS BEING PUSHED.
Remedy
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMW | 325CI | 2003 | 1,056 |
| BMW | 325I | 2003 | 1,056 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 03V124000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.