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 | ||||||||||||||||
| 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 | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 08/01/2009 | 69380 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2002 bmw x5. the computer in the vehicle has displayed various codes regarding the abs brakes after being diagnosed by five dealers. each of the dealers have stated that the computer is no longer communicating with the abs brake system which is why the driver is unable to stop the vehicle by engaging the brake pedal fully. one of the dealers stated that the wiring harness had to be replaced at his expense for $2200. the failure mileage was 69380. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - ABS WARNING LIGHT | |||
| 08/05/2003 | 12958 | 1 | 08/30/2002 |
| Stalling problem due to loss of brake performance, and sudden acceleration which damaged other parts. (nar) *ph *cb | |||
| 05/29/2003 | 1 | ||
| While traveling on the highway applied brakes and pedal went all the way down to floor. please fill in additional information. *ak | |||