Recall 02V150000: Fuel Pump Control System Defect

DEFECT: On these passenger vehicles, the electric fuel pump runs at a rotational speed that could result in reduced lubrication of certain internal components. Over an extended period of time, wear-induced internal damage to the fuel pump could result in inadequate fuel supply to the engine when the fuel tank is one-third or less full. When this occurs, the engine could stall and not be restarted until more fuel was added to the fuel tank. This can occur even though the fuel gauge indicated fuel still remained in the tank.


REMEDY: Dealers will reprogram the fuel pump control system. The manufacturer has reported that owner notification was expected to begin during July 2002. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact BMW at 1-800-332-4269.