2012-2014 BMW 320I, BMW 328I and others recall: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
BMW Of North America, LLC reported this safety recall on October 7, 2014. It covers about 8,988 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 8,988
- reported
- Oct 7, 2014
- owners notified
- Dec 2, 2014
- related complaints
- 115
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 2014 BMW 328i xDrive Sports Wagon, 2012-2014 BMW 320i Sedan, 328i Sedan, 320i xDrive Sedan, 328i xDrive Sedan, 2012-2013 BMW 528i Sedan, 528i xDrive Sedan, 2013-2014 BMW X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i Sports Activity Vehicle, 2013-2014 BMW X3 xDrive28i Sports Activity Vehicle, 2012-2014 BMW Z4 sDrive28i Roadster, and 2014 BMW 428i Coupe, and 428i xDrive Coupe. Due to insufficient lubrication, the vacuum pump that supplies brake power assistance may fail. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 13V‑454.
- 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 install a locking ring in the camshaft to retain the camshaft seal disk in the proper location, free of charge. The recall began on December 2, 2014. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1‑800‑525‑7417.
Recall number 14V627000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 115 complaints about brakes problems.
Questions about recall 14V627000
Is there a recall on the 2012-2014 BMW 320I, BMW 328I and others hoses, lines/piping, and fittings?
Yes. Recall 14V627000, reported on October 7, 2014, covers about 8,988 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 14V627000?
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will install a locking ring in the camshaft to retain the camshaft seal disk in the proper location, free of charge. The recall began on December 2, 2014. Owners may contact BMW customer service 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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