2012-2014 BMW 320I, BMW 328I and others recall: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
BMW Of North America, LLC reported this safety recall on September 26, 2013. It covers about 76,191 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 76,191
- reported
- Sep 26, 2013
- owners notified
- Jan 31, 2014
- related complaints
- 107
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- BMW of North America LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 320i, 328i, 320i xDrive, and 328i xDrive sedans; model year 2014 328i xDrive Sports Wagons; model year 2012-2013 528i and 528i xDrive sedans, model year 2013-2014 X1 sDrive28i and X1 xDrive28i vehicles and model year 2012-2014 Z4 sDrive28i roadsters. Due to insufficient lubrication, the vacuum pump that supplies brake power assistance may fail.
- Risk
- A failure of the brake vacuum pump results in a reduction in braking power that could increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- BMW will notify owners, and dealers will modify the vehicles to prevent insufficient vacuum pump lubrication, free of charge. The safety recall began on January 31, 2014. Owners may contact BMW customer relations at 1‑800‑525‑7417 or email BMW at [email protected].
Recall number 13V454000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 107 complaints about brakes problems.
Questions about recall 13V454000
Is there a recall on the 2012-2014 BMW 320I, BMW 328I and others hoses, lines/piping, and fittings?
Yes. Recall 13V454000, reported on September 26, 2013, covers about 76,191 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 13V454000?
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will modify the vehicles to prevent insufficient vacuum pump lubrication, free of charge. The safety recall began on January 31, 2014. Owners may contact BMW customer relations at 1‑800‑525‑7417 or email BMW at [email protected].
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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