NHTSA recall 03V-324 (03V324000)

engine and engine cooling recall reported August 26, 2003 - about 2,400 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 03V324000
Also written as: 03V-324
Reported: August 26, 2003
Vehicles affected: ~2,400
Component: engine and engine cooling

What is being recalled

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE ENGINE OIL FILTER DRAIN PLUG MAY BE INSUFFICIENTLY TIGHTENED. THIS COULD LEAD TO LOOSENING OF THE PLUG CAUSING AN INITIAL OIL SPRAY AND A SUBSEQUENT OIL LEAK.

Why it is dangerous

IF A LARGE AMOUNT OF OIL LOSS OCCURS, ENGINE DAMAGE MAY RESULT. DEPENDING ON THE EXTENT OF THE DAMAGE, A CRASH COULD OCCUR.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TORQUE OF THE OIL FILTER DRAIN PLUG AND, IF NECESSARY, RETIGHTEN THE DRAIN PLUG WITH THE CORRECTLY SPECIFIED TORQUE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 12, 2003. OWNERS 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-324 when calling a dealer.

Affected 2 models

BMW 745LI - 2003

BMW 745I - 2003

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