NHTSA Recall 10V446000
NHTSA Campaign Id 10V446000; Date: Oct. 1, 2010
Power assist braking performance could be adversely affected. In extreme cases there could be a complete loss of power assist braking. An unexpected reduction or loss in power braking assist may increase the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2004 BMW 5 Series; 2005 BMW 5 Series; 2006 BMW 5 Series; 2007 BMW 5 Series; 2008 BMW 5 Series; 2009 BMW 5 Series; 2010 BMW 5-series; 2004 BMW 6 Series; 2005 BMW 6 Series; 2006 BMW 6 Series; 2007 BMW 6 Series; 2008 BMW 6 Series; 2009 BMW 6 Series; 2010 BMW 6 Series; 2002 BMW 7 Series; 2003 BMW 7 Series; 2004 BMW 7 Series; 2005 BMW 7 Series; 2006 BMW 7 Series; 2007 BMW 7 Series; 2008 BMW 7 Series
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:vacuum
Manufactured by: Bmw Of North America, Llc
Affected Units:: 198,352
Recall Summary:
BMW is recalling certain model year 2004-2010 5-series, 6-series, and model year 2002-2008 7-series vehicles. A check valve of the brake vacuum pump may leak a small amount of lubricating oil. Over time this could result in contamination of the brake booster.
How to Fix:
BMW will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on November 24, 2010. Owners may contact BMW at 1-800-525-7417.
Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Nov 24, 2010
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