The fuel pump in your vehicle is the part that sends gasoline from the tank to your engine. Under certain conditions, it could get a vapor lock, like a clog, which would make your engine stall.
Risk if Unfixed
If the engine stalls, you won't be able to control your speed or accelerate for about 15-20 minutes. This could make you more likely to be in a crash.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will add a small device to the electrical system that powers your fuel pump to prevent vapor lock. This repair is free, and you should contact the dealer to schedule it.
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Original — What Happened
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, UNDER CERTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS, A VAPOR LOCK IN THE FUEL PUMP COULD OCCUR CAUSING THE ENGINE TO STALL. IF THIS WERE TO HAPPEN, THE ENGINE WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO BE RESTARTED FOR APPROXIMATELY 15 TO 20 MINUTES.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
IF STALLING WERE TO OCCUR, THE DRIVER WOULD BE UNABLE TO MAINTAIN VEHICLE SPEED OR ACCELERATE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A RESISTOR IN THE ELECTRICAL LINE POWERING THE FUEL PUMP IN ORDER TO PREVENT AN OCCURRENCE OF VAPOR LOCK. THE RECALL BEGAN MAY 11, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.
Your vehicle's airbag system is designed to deploy in the event of a crash to protect you. Unfortunately, some of these systems have a processor that doesn't meet the necessary safety standards.
Risk if Unfixed
In a crash, the airbags might not deploy, which could lead to serious injuries to you or the front passenger. This is a life-threatening situation.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will inspect the airbag system and replace the processor if it's not up to standard. This inspection and replacement is free of charge, and you should schedule it with your dealer by calling 1-800-831-1117.
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Original — What Happened
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, INCOMPATIBLE ELECTRONIC AIR BAG SYSTEM PROCESSORS MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT MAY NOT OCCUR, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURIES TO THE DRIVER AND/OR FRONT PASSENGER.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE AIR BAG SYSTEM PROCESSORS. THE RECALL BEGAN JUNE 11, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.
Your vehicle has 18-inch tires that were mounted to the rim, but there's a chance they got damaged during the process.
Risk if Unfixed
If the tire is damaged, it could lose air pressure or even fail while you're driving, which could lead to a crash, especially in heavy traffic or if you're not able to react quickly.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will carefully check the tires for damage, reseat them if necessary, and replace any damaged front tires free of charge. Just schedule an appointment and they'll take care of it.
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Original — What Happened
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 18" TIRES, IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE TIRE HAS BEEN DAMAGED DURING THE MOUNTING PROCESS TO THE RIM.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
CONSEQUENTLY, A LOSS OF TIRE PRESSURE, OR A TIRE FAILURE, COULD OCCUR. DEPENDING ON TRAFFIC CONDITIONS AND THE DRIVER'S REACTIONS, THIS COULD LEAD TO A CRASH.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL UNSEAT THE TIRE FROM ITS RIM, INSPECT FOR ANY DAMAGE, AND THEN RESEAT THE TIRE TO ITS RIM. IF INSPECTION REVEALS THAT A FRONT TIRE HAS INCURRED DAMAGE DURING THE MOUNTING PROCESS, IT WILL BE REPLACED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 14, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.
The front seat belt buckle in your vehicle is the part that connects to the steel rope of the tensioner, which helps keep you safe in a crash. Unfortunately, in some 2003 models, this connection doesn't meet BMW's safety standards.
Risk if Unfixed
If the connection fails in a severe frontal crash, the protection provided by your seat belt might not work properly, which could lead to serious injuries to you or your front passenger.
Free Fix
Your authorized BMW dealer will inspect and replace the front safety belt tensioner and buckle assemblies if necessary, at no cost to you. You should schedule the service as soon as you get the recall notice, and if you experience any delays, contact BMW at 1-800-831-1117.
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Original — What Happened
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE CONNECTION OF THE SAFETY BELT BUCKLE TO THE STEEL ROPE OF THE TENSIONER DOES NOT MEET BMW SPECIFICATIONS. IN SEVERE FRONTAL CRASHES, THIS CONNECTION CAN DETACH.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
IF THE CONNECTION DETACHES, THE PROTECTION PROVIDED BY THE SAFETY BELT IS LIKELY TO BE IMPAIRED, AND SERIOUS INJURIES TO THE DRIVER AND/OR FRONT PASSENGER COULD OCCUR THAT MIGHT OTHERWISE BE MITIGATED.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT BOTH FRONT SAFETY BELT TENSIONER AND BUCKLE ASSEMBLIES, AND IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THESE PARTS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 19, 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.
