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WBANW53558CT34265
Basic Information
Vehicle Make
BMW
Vehicle Model
550i
Vehicle Series
5-Series
Additional Information
Error Text
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Vehicle Descriptor
WBANW535*8C
Manufacturer Name
BMW AG
Model Year
2008
Plant City
DINGOLFING
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
Plant Country
GERMANY
Body Class
Sedan/Saloon
Doors
4
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating From
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating To
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Engine Number Of Cylinders
8
Displacement (CC)
4799.7710456
Displacement (CI)
292.9
Displacement (L)
4.8
Fuel Type - Primary
Gasoline
Engine Brake (hp) From
360
Seat Belt Type
Manual
Other Restraint System Info
Dual-stage suppl. restraint system (SRS) certified to the advanced airbag requiremnets of FMVSS 208, S14.
Front Air Bag Locations
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Type
Direct
VIN Breakdown
WBA
World Manufacturer Identifier
NW535
Vehicle Descriptor Section
5
Check Digit
8CT34265
Vehicle Identifier Section
EPA Fuel Economy
City
15 MPG
Highway
23 MPG
Combined
18 MPG
Annual Fuel Cost
$3,850
CO2 Emissions
493.72222222222223 g/mi
Fuel Type
Premium
Safety Recalls (2 Found)
Total Recalls
2
Vehicle
2008 BMW 550i
Source
NHTSA Database
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH V8 ENGINES, IN CONDITIONS OF BELOW FREEZING TEMPERATURES COMBINED WITH LOW HUMIDITY, IT IS POSSIBLE FOR ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE TO OCCUR AT THE FUEL RAILS. IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR, THE ENGINE ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT (ECU) COULD BE AFFECTED SO THAT ENGINE STALLING COU...
Consequence:
IF STALLING WERE TO OCCUR, THE DRIVER MAY NOT BE ABLE TO MAINTAIN VEHICLE SPEED OR ACCELERATE AND THE POWER STEERING COULD FAIL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL ATTACH TWO GROUND CABLES IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 29, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.
Campaign: 07V479000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
BMW is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2010 528i, 535i, 550i, and M5 passenger cars manufactured from March 1, 2007, through December 31, 2009. Over time, increased resistance at the taillight electrical contact points may cause damage to the ground terminal and housing of the connector r...
Consequence:
Intermittent light operation reduces the ability to warn other motorists of the driver's intentions, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy:
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear lamp bulb carriers free of charge. Owners may contact BMW customer relations at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at [email protected].
Campaign: 13V407000
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