NHTSA Campaign 13V045000
SERVICE BRAKES
Issued by BMW of North America, LLC · Reported Feb 7, 2013 · 30,265 vehicles affected
What's wrong
BMW is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 X5 SAV vehicles, manufactured September 12, 2006, through March 18, 2010 and equipped with an 8-cylinder engine. The brake vacuum pump may leak a small amount of lubricating oil into the hose. The contamination could result in a loss of power assist braking.
Consequence
The loss of power assist in braking could increase stopping distance and lead to a vehicle crash.
Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake vacuum line with one that contains a check valve, free of charge. The recall began during March 2013. Owners may call BMW at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at [email protected].
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMW | X5 SAV | 2007 | 30,265 |
| BMW | X5 SAV | 2008 | 30,265 |
| BMW | X5 SAV | 2009 | 30,265 |
| BMW | X5 SAV | 2010 | 30,265 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 13V045000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.