Safety Recall NHTSA · 03V483000 Reported November 25, 2003

Bmw motorcycles/electrical wiring

Q: What is recall 03V483000?

NHTSA recall 03V483000 was issued by Bmw Of North America, Llc on November 25, 2003. It addresses: Bmw motorcycles/electrical wiring. The recall affects approximately 7,000 vehicles , with the defect involving the Electrical System component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Bmw Of North America, Llc · Electrical System · 7,000 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

03V483000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Bmw Of North America, Llc

Component

Electrical System

Vehicles Affected

7,000

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

November 25, 2003

Defect 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.

Safety Consequence

As a result, engine hesitation or misfiring could occur, which could result in a crash.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Bmw Of North America, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 03V483000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 03V483000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 03V483000?

NHTSA recall 03V483000 was issued by Bmw Of North America, Llc on November 25, 2003. It addresses: Bmw motorcycles/electrical wiring. The recall affects approximately 7,000 vehicles, with the defect involving the Electrical System component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Bmw Of North America, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 03V483000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.