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 | |||||
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| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 01V195000 | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | from 09/01/1999 to 02/07/2001 | V (Vehicle) | 13721 | 08/14/2001 | MFR | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | 06/14/2001 | 07/02/2001 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: 4.4i sport utility vehicles. there is a plastic carrier to which the oil filter housing is attached. oil supply and return lines are attached to the filter housing. over time, this carrier could sag slightly. if this happens, one of the oil lines, which are armored with steel mesh, could come into contact and chafe a steel brake line located immediately underneath. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Continued chaffing can cause the anticorrosion coating of this brake line to fail, allowing the brake line to rust through and leading to loss of brake fluid, failure of the rear brake circuit, and extended stopping distances, and a possible crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will install a rubber spacer below the plastic carrier to prevent sagging and subsequent contact between the oil and brake lines. brake lines whose anticorrosion layer is found to be damaged as a result of contact with the oil line will be replaced. owner notification began august 14, 2001. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact bmw at 1-800-831-1117. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| 03V001000 | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | from 08/01/1999 to 04/12/2002 | V (Vehicle) | 84000 | 02/14/2003 | MFR | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | 01/09/2003 | 02/04/2003 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain sport utility vehicles, it may be possible for the front brake line to slip out of the retaining bracket located at the front strut. the brake hose that is attached to the brake line could come in contact with the tire and be subjected to wear and abrasion. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This could initially cause some brake fluid leakage, and eventually lead to a substantial loss of brake fluid. there could be a noticeable reduction in brake performance if a loss of front brake performance occurs. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will install an additional retaining clip to further secure the brake line to the front strut. additionally, if inspection of any brake hose indicates that it has experienced damage, the hose will be replaced. owner notification began february 14, 2003. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact bmw at 1-800-831-1117. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - PEDALS AND LINKAGES | ||||||||||||||||
| 02V194000 | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | from 08/19/1999 to 02/08/2001 | V (Vehicle) | 34860 | 08/14/2002 | MFR | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | 07/24/2002 | 07/26/2002 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain passenger vehicles, due to a manufacturing problem, the brake pedal arm pivot shaft could loosen from its support bracket. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Eventually, the brake pedal arm could detach from the bracket, rendering the service braking system ineffective, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will check the brake pedal arm pivot shaft for proper seating in its support bracket. in addition, a pin will be installed to secure the shaft to the bracket. owner notification began august 14, 2002. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact bmw at 1-800-332-4269. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - PEDALS AND LINKAGES | |||||
| 355001 | 11/01/2001 | 628416 | Some customers may complain of a rattle when they release the brake pedal so that it pops back to the rest position. *tt | 03/08/2002 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 03/27/2000 | 4 | 12/22/1999 | |
| Vehicle has had intermittent brake failure at slow speeds. dealer replaced cracked master cylinder and rear abs sensor. then, stated there was nothing wrong with vehicle. while driving 20 mph consumer rearended another vehicle due to brake failure. damage to vehicle was $ 500.00 vehicle has been at dealer since accident on 21 may 2001.*ak on one occasion, the speedometer quit working when the abs light illuminated, while slowing down on dry pavement, vehicle started to jerk forward and back, dealer replaced wheel speed sensor. drivers side seat belt does not retract. *slc | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - ABS WARNING LIGHT | |||
| 04/19/2003 | 61758 | 1 | |
| The brake sensor light illuminated on the vehicle. *jb | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER | |||
| 03/27/2000 | 4 | 12/22/1999 | |
| Vehicle has had intermittent brake failure at slow speeds. dealer replaced cracked master cylinder and rear abs sensor. then, stated there was nothing wrong with vehicle. while driving 20 mph consumer rearended another vehicle due to brake failure. damage to vehicle was $ 500.00 vehicle has been at dealer since accident on 21 may 2001.*ak on one occasion, the speedometer quit working when the abs light illuminated, while slowing down on dry pavement, vehicle started to jerk forward and back, dealer replaced wheel speed sensor. drivers side seat belt does not retract. *slc | |||