| Vehicle Make / Model: | | Model Year(s): |
| BMW / 5 SERIES | | 2004-2009 |
| BMW / 5-SERIES | | 2010 |
| BMW / 6 SERIES | | 2004-2010 |
| BMW / 7 SERIES | | 2002-2008 |
| Manufacturer: BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC | Mfr's Report Date: SEP 30, 2010 |
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 10V446000 | N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A |
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| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM |
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 198,352 |
Summary:
 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. |
Consequence:
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:
THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT YET PROVIDED A REMEDY OR AN OWNER NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-525-7417. |
Notes:
OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV . |
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