2001 BMW X5 recall: vacuum
Bayerische Motoren Werke reported this safety recall on June 14, 2001. It covers about 36 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 36
- reported
- Jun 14, 2001
- owners notified
- Aug 17, 2001
- related complaints
- 11
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. Due to an assembly error, one or both self-locking nuts that secure the pedal assembly to the booster may have been cross-threaded on the booster studs that protrude through the firewall. In such a case, the nut(s) would not be fully seated on the stud(s).
- Risk
- If this occurred, the effective brake pedal travel could be reduced due to relative movement between the pedal and booster. Braking performance while driving could be adversely affected. In addition, it is possible that the booster could develop a leak after an extended period of time resulting in a reduction in brake power assist.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the two lock nuts to determine if they are properly seated. If the nuts are not properly seated or are cross-threaded, the brake booster will be replaced. Owner notification began august 17, 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.
Recall number 01V197000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 11 complaints about brakes problems.
Questions about recall 01V197000
Is there a recall on the 2001 BMW X5 vacuum?
Yes. Recall 01V197000, reported on June 14, 2001, covers about 36 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 01V197000?
Dealers will inspect the two lock nuts to determine if they are properly seated. If the nuts are not properly seated or are cross-threaded, the brake booster will be replaced. Owner notification began august 17, 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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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