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 | ||||||||||||||||
| 07V391000 | BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC | from 02/05/2007 to 04/30/2007 | V (Vehicle) | 6595 | 09/20/2007 | MFR | BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC | 08/29/2007 | 08/29/2007 | 571 | 135 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 135, passenger car brake systems. the cap of the brake fluid reservoir has been designed in orderto recognize a low fluid level of the hydraulic brake system by triggering a red warning lamp in the instrument cluster. a switch that is attached to this cap could malfunction at high temperatures. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If this happened, the red warning lamp in the instrument cluster would not be activated. loss of the hydraulic brake system may cause increased stopping distances which could result in a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the brake fluid reservoir cap free of charge. the recall began on september 20, 2007. owners may contact bmw at 1-800-831-1117. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers 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 | |||
| 03/12/2013 | 76000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2007 bmw x5. the contact stated that while driving 40 mph, the contact tried to stop the vehicle but the brakes failed. the contact stated that the stopping distance of the vehicle had increased. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection where they stated to the contact that the brake booster would need to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified but provided no assistance. the failure mileage was 76,000. kmj | |||
| 03/12/2013 | 76000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2007 bmw x5. the contact stated that while driving 40 mph, the contact tried to stop the vehicle but the brakes failed. the contact stated that his stopping distance had increased. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection and they stated that the brake booster replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified but provided no assistance. the failure mileage was 76,000. ap | |||
| 02/01/2013 | 99550 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2007 bmw x5. the contact stated that while driving 40 mph, he attempted to engage the brakes but they failed to stop the vehicle. the contact mentioned that the pedal was pressed all the way to the floor board. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the technician was unable to diagnose the failure. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 99,550 and the current mileage was 99,660. | |||
| 02/01/2013 | 99550 | ||
| Tl - the contact owns a 2007 bmw x5. the contact stated that while driving 40 mph, he attempted to engage the brakes but they failed to stop the vehicle. the contact mentioned that the pedal was pressed all the way to the floor board. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the technician was unable to diagnose the failure. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 99,550 and the current mileage was 99,660. mah | |||
| 02/01/2013 | 99550 | ||
| Tl - the contact owns a 2007 bmw x5. the contact stated that while driving 40 mph, he attempted to engaged the brakes but it failed to stop the vehicle. the contact mentioned that the pedal was pressed all the way to the floor board. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the technician was unable to diagnosed the failure. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in any recalls. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 99,550 and the current mileage was 99,660. pm | |||
| 11/14/2011 | 81862 | 1 | |
| Emergency brake button broke with a single finger pull. very poor quality plastic trim. emergency brake system cannot used unless replace. *tr | |||
| 11/14/2011 | 81862 | ||
| Emergency brake button broke with a single finger pull. very poor quality plastic trim. emergency brake system cannot used unless replace. | |||