2000-2001 BMW X5 recall: pedals and linkages
Bayerische Motoren Werke reported this safety recall on July 24, 2002. It covers about 34,860 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 34,860
- reported
- Jul 24, 2002
- owners notified
- Aug 14, 2002
- related complaints
- 14
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages
- What is wrong
- On certain passenger vehicles, due to a manufacturing problem, the brake pedal arm pivot shaft could loosen from its support bracket.
- Risk
- Eventually, the brake pedal arm could detach from the bracket, rendering the service braking system ineffective, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 02V194000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 14 complaints about brakes problems.
Questions about recall 02V194000
Is there a recall on the 2000-2001 BMW X5 pedals and linkages?
Yes. Recall 02V194000, reported on July 24, 2002, covers about 34,860 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 02V194000?
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.
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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