Power Assist Brake Vacuum Problems of BMW 7 Series

The contact owns a 2006 BMW 750li. The contact stated that while braking at any speed, the vehicle would jerk and experience an increased stopping distance. The failure recurred whenever the brakes were applied. The manufacturer was notified, and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number 10v446000 (service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 100,000 and the current mileage was 107,000. Updated 09/15/lj the consumer stated he is also having problems getting recall 09v384000 air:frontal rectified by BMW. The consumer was informed his VIN was not included in the recall, even though he is experiencing the same problem. Updated 09/19/11.

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The contact owns a 2004 BMW 745i. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign id number10v446000, service brakes, hydraulic power assist vacuum and took the vehicle to the dealer for repairs. The dealer informed the contact that the brake vacuum pump was leaking and needed to be replaced and it was not a part of the recall. The contact stated that replacing the hose would only be a temporary repair that would cause future problems. The manufacturer was notified but offered no assistance. The current and failure mileages were approximately 58,500.

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The contact owns a 2003 BMW 7 Series. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign id number: 10v446000 (component: service brakes, hydraulic: power assists: vacuum). The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the contact was informed that the vacuum pump was leaking but would not be repaired under the recall. The dealer advised that only the vacuum line hose was covered under the recall and not the pump. The vacuum pump would be the responsibility of the contact. The manufacturer was contacted and did offer assistance with the repairs. The failure mileage was 62,300. Updated 01/28/11 updated 02/03/jb.

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The contact owns a 2002 BMW 754i. While driving approximately 25 mph and applying pressure to the brake pedal it became difficult to engage the brakes. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the vacuum brake pump, the lock ring seal, and the brake booster and seal were replaced. The contact received NHTSA recall campaign id number 10v446000 service brakes, hydraulic, power assist vacuum and after the repairs were made the manufacturer advised the contact to take the vehicle to the dealer so that the technicians could inspect it. The manufacturer stated the contact would be reimbursed for the repairs. The contact had not received reimbursement from the manufacturer when the complaint was filed. The approximate failure mileage was 111,000.

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