NHTSA Complaint #10567679 — 2001 BMW X5

SERVICE BRAKES issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number 10567679
Vehicle 2001 BMW X5
Component SERVICE BRAKES
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage 157,000 miles
Crash No
Fire Yes
Injuries 0
Deaths 0
Vehicle Towed No
State MA

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 BMW X5. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHT FAILED TO SHUT OFF AND THE ABS WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT AFTER PARKING THE VEHICLE, BLACK SMOKE STARTED TO EMIT FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. AFTER INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, HE NOTICED THAT THE MASTER CYLINDER WAS COMPLETELY MELTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 157,000. *TR

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