Recall 10V446000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM Defect in 2002-2010 BMW 5 SERIES
RECALL This recall affects up to 198,352 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 10V446000 |
| Manufacturer | BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC |
| Vehicles Affected | 198,352 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
2002 BMW 7 SERIES, 2003 BMW 7 SERIES, 2004 BMW 5 SERIES, 2004 BMW 7 SERIES, 2004 BMW 6 SERIES, 2005 BMW 6 SERIES, 2005 BMW 5 SERIES, 2005 BMW 7 SERIES, 2006 BMW 6 SERIES, 2006 BMW 7 SERIES, 2006 BMW 5 SERIES, 2007 BMW 6 SERIES, 2007 BMW 7 SERIES, 2007 BMW 5 SERIES, 2008 BMW 7 SERIES, 2008 BMW 6 SERIES, 2008 BMW 5 SERIES, 2009 BMW 5 SERIES, 2009 BMW 6 SERIES, 2010 BMW 5 SERIES, 2010 BMW 6 SERIES
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Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
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.
Remedy
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.
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