Vehicle recall 03V483000 · November 25, 2003
2003 BMW R Model
On certain motorcycles, the electrical wiring for the oxygen sensor and the ignition lead for the right-hand secondary spark plug have a parallel routing over part of their…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain motorcycles, the electrical wiring for the oxygen sensor and the ignition lead for the right-hand secondary spark plug have a parallel routing over part of their installation path. The close proximity of these cables may allow the signal from the ignition lead to interfere with the signal from the oxygen sensor wiring.
- Consequence
- As a result, engine hesitation or misfiring could occur, which could result in a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will re-route the electrical wiring to the oxygen sensor. Owner notification began December 10, 2003. Owners should contact BMW at 1-800-831-1117, option #4.
- Notes
- Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 03V483000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 25, 2003
- Filed by
- BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
- Owner notification
- December 10, 2003
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 7,000
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system › Wiring
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- BMW R Model (2003): 2003
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