2001 BMW M3 recall: linkage and cable
Bayerische Motoren Werke reported this safety recall on July 31, 2001. It covers about 2,438 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 2,438
- reported
- Jul 31, 2001
- owners notified
- Oct 4, 2001
- related complaints
- 1
Parking brake: conventional: mechanical: linkage and cable
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The two screws that secure the parking brake cable mounting bracket to the backing plate were not tightened properly. As a result, the screws could loosen and eventually fall into the parking brake drum.
- Risk
- If this were to happen, the cable mounting bracket would no longer be fixed to the backing plate and the parking brake could no longer be applied on that side of the vehicle. It is also possible that a screw could lodge within the parking brake drum, impairing the free movement of the drum. This would produce noise, and could cause the parking brake on that side to lock up while driving.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the parking brake cable attaching screws and secure them with the proper torque. Owner notification began october 4, 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 01V245000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 1 complaints about brakes problems.
Questions about recall 01V245000
Is there a recall on the 2001 BMW M3 linkage and cable?
Yes. Recall 01V245000, reported on July 31, 2001, covers about 2,438 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 01V245000?
Dealers will replace the parking brake cable attaching screws and secure them with the proper torque. Owner notification began october 4, 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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