2007 BMW X5 SAV recall: service brakes, hydraulic
BMW Of North America, LLC reported this safety recall on August 29, 2007. It covers about 6,595 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 6,595
- reported
- Aug 29, 2007
- owners notified
- Sep 20, 2007
- related complaints
- 16
Service brakes, hydraulic
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 07V391000
Affected vehicles
- BMW X5 SAV 2007 2007
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 16 complaints about brakes problems.
Questions about recall 07V391000
Is there a recall on the 2007 BMW X5 SAV service brakes, hydraulic?
Yes. Recall 07V391000, reported on August 29, 2007, covers about 6,595 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 07V391000?
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.
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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