Brake Master Cylinder problems of the 2008 BMW X5

Tl the contact owns a 2008 BMW X5. While driving at unknown speeds, the brake pedal was stiff when it was depressed. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to BMW of towson (700 kenilworth dr, towson, MD, (410) 317-2228) where it was diagnosed that the brake booster and master cylinder needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to the local dealer. The failure mileage was 104,991.

"takata recall" airbags have not been replaced nor serviced. Recall campaign� 13v-045: inspect brake booster vacuum supply line. � involves the e70 (x5) with the n62tu engine produced from September 2006 to March 2010. � si b34 04 13 (labor operation 00 61 028)- brake booster vacuum supply line was replaced in July 2013 at BMW hawai'I . . . Requesting safety recall repair procedure for labor operations 00 61 029 and sublet code 4. Due to brake booster 'total failure'. � vehicle will continue to slightly move forward with brake peddle fully pressed. Vehicle will move forward with brake peddle fully pressed when vehicle is placed in drive. Extremely dangerous to travel uphill or down hill because vehicle will not remain stationary with brake fully pressed. Owner unaware of brake booster failure due to having no knowledge of brake mechanics. � annotated total failure of brake booster and possible brake master cylinder. Si b34 04 13 -� if a prior repair was performed- applicable recall procedures�must be still performed. The repair described in this bulletin is covered under warranty regardless of time or mileage (p. 4-5).