2002-2010 BMW 5 Series, BMW 6 Series and others recall: vacuum
BMW Of North America, LLC reported this safety recall on October 1, 2010. It covers about 198,352 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 198,352
- reported
- Oct 1, 2010
- owners notified
- Nov 24, 2010
- related complaints
- 35
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum
- What is wrong
- Bmw is recalling certain model year 2004-2010 5-series, 6-series, and model year 2002-2008 7-series vehicles. A check valve of the brake vacuum pump may leak a small amount of lubricating oil. Over time this could result in contamination of the brake booster.
- Risk
- Power assist braking performance could be adversely affected. In extreme cases there could be a complete loss of power assist braking. An unexpected reduction or loss in power braking assist may increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Bmw will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on november 24, 2010. Owners may contact bmw at 1‑800‑525‑7417.
Recall number 10V446000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 35 complaints about brakes problems.
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Questions about recall 10V446000
Is there a recall on the 2002-2010 BMW 5 Series, BMW 6 Series and others vacuum?
Yes. Recall 10V446000, reported on October 1, 2010, covers about 198,352 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 10V446000?
Bmw will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on november 24, 2010. Owners may contact bmw at 1‑800‑525‑7417.
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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