Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Manufacturer
BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
What Happened
Your vehicle's V8 engine has a fuel rail that can be affected by extreme cold and dry conditions, causing an electrical discharge that could disrupt the engine's computer.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, your engine could stall while you're driving, making it hard to control your speed or accelerate, and your power steering could fail, increasing the risk of an accident.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will add two grounding cables to your engine compartment at no cost to you. Just schedule an appointment when you get the recall notice.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
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.
Original — Remedy
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.
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