Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST - VACUUM | ||||||||||||||||
| 10V446000 | BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC | V (Vehicle) | 198352 | 11/24/2010 | MFR | BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC | 10/01/2010 | 10/01/2010 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 05/18/2011 | 100000 | ||
| Tl- the contact stated 2006 750bmw li. the contact stated while braking at any speed, the vehicle would jerk and experience an increased stopping distance. the failure recurred whenever the brakes, were applied. the manufacturer was notified, and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in recall under, 10v446000 (service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum). the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 100,000. the current mileage was 107,000. rds | |||
| 03/03/2011 | 71759 | ||
| On nov 29, 2010 i took my car into the dealership for standard maintenance as well as to investigate leaks that were occurring. the dealership notified me that there was a recall that they needed to performance maintenance on as well related to the brakes. leaks were repaired, recall work (brake line and vacuum pipe) completed. on mar 3, 2011 all power assist to my brakes failed while backing up and nearly collided with another vehicle. when i took this to the dealership they told me that it would be $1,000 to replace the master cylinder and brake booster. when i asked why this work wasn't performed when the recall maintenance was performed they indicated that it was not required. my worry is that other vehical owners will be at risk due to incomplete maintenance performed by bwm with much more serious outcomes. i am struggling currently with bmw to convince them that this is all related (as noted in the recall notice) but not making any progress. | |||
| 10/01/2010 | 95286 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 bmw 750. the contact stated she had to apply both foot on the brake pedal to be able to bring the vehicle to stop. the vehicle was taken to the garage diagnosed located the failure at the brake assist system and the vehicle will not pass the state inspection, because of the brake failure. the dealer was contacted they advised recall 10v446000 service brakes hydraulic power assist vacuum remedy wasn't available therefore they couldn't repair the vehicle. the vehicle wasn't repaired. the failure and the current mileage were 95,826. li | |||