NHTSA Complaint #10039555 — 1998 BMW 540I

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number 10039555
Vehicle 1998 BMW 540I
Component ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage 39,787 miles
Crash No
Fire No
Injuries 0
Deaths 0
Vehicle Towed Yes
State CA

Consumer Description

ENGINE IDLES ROUGH AND STALLS WHILE DRIVING. DEALER REPLACED FAULTY CAMSHAFT SENSOR UNDER WARRANTY.

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