Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist

NHTSA recall 13V045000 · announced February 7, 2013 · filed by Bmw Of North America, Llc · 30,265 units affected

The problem

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.

The risk

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

What to do

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.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2007 Bmw X5 Sav
• 2008 Bmw X5 Sav
• 2009 Bmw X5 Sav
• 2010 Bmw X5 Sav

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.