BMW X5 SAV 2007: SERVICE BRAKES

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 13V045000

Make Model Year
BMW X5 SAV 2007
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2013-03-29 2013-02-07 2013-02-12

Production Dates: 2006-09-12 - 2010-03-18

Manufacturers Involved: BMW of North America, LLC

Component: SERVICE BRAKES

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 30265

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

BMW is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 X5 SAV vehicles, manufactured September 12, 2006, through March 18, 2010 and equipped with an 8-cylinder engine. The brake vacuum pump may leak a small amount of lubricating oil into the hose. The contamination could result in a loss of power assist braking.

Consequence

The loss of power assist in braking could increase stopping distance and lead to a vehicle crash.

Remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake vacuum line with one that contains a check valve, free of charge. The recall began during March 2013. Owners may call BMW at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at CustomerRelations"bmwusa.com.

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.