NHTSA Recall 13V454000
NHTSA Campaign Id 13V454000; Date: Sep. 26, 2013
A failure of the brake vacuum pump results in a reduction in braking power that could increase the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2012 BMW 320I; 2013 BMW 320I; 2014 BMW 320I; 2012 BMW 328I; 2013 BMW 328I; 2014 BMW 328I; 2012 BMW 528I; 2013 BMW 528I; 2013 BMW X1 Sav; 2014 BMW X1 Sav; 2013 BMW X3; 2014 BMW X3; 2012 BMW Z4; 2013 BMW Z4; 2014 BMW Z4
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:vacuum
Manufactured by: Bmw Of North America, Llc
Affected Units:: 76,191
Recall Summary:
BMW of north America LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 320i, 328i, 320i xdrive, and 328i xdrive sedans; model year 2014 328i xdrive sports wagons; model year 2012-2013 528i and 528i xdrive sedans, model year 2013-2014 x1 sdrive28i and x1 xdrive28i vehicles and model year 2012-2014 z4 sdrive28i roadsters. Due to insufficient lubrication, the vacuum pump that supplies brake power assistance may fail.
How to Fix:
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will modify the vehicles to prevent insufficient vacuum pump lubrication, free of charge. The safety recall began on January 31, 2014. Owners may contact BMW customer relations at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at customerrelations@bmwusa. Com.
Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jan 31, 2014
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