NHTSA recall 03V-124 (03V124000)

vehicle speed control recall reported March 31, 2003 - about 1,056 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 03V124000
Also written as: 03V-124
Reported: March 31, 2003
Vehicles affected: ~1,056
Component: vehicle speed control

What is being recalled

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.

Why it is dangerous

IF A GEAR IS SELECTED, THE DRIVER MAY FEEL AS IF THE VEHICLE IS BEING PUSHED.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

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.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 03V-124 when calling a dealer.

Affected 2 models

BMW 325CI - 2003

BMW 325I - 2003

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