NHTSA recall 03V124000
Vehicle Speed Control · BMW of North America, LLC
March 31, 2003report date
1,056units affected
Vehicle recalltype
Details
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.
Why it matters: If a gear is selected, the driver may feel as if the vehicle is being pushed.
The fix: Dealers will reprogram the digital engine management control unit. Owner notification began May 5, 2003.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
2003 Bmw 325Ci, 2003 Bmw 325I.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 03V124000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.