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Sunday, November 3, 2013
BMW Recalls 76,000 Vehicles For Brake Issues
Report Receipt Date: SEP 26, 2013
NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V454000
Component(s): SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Potential Number of Units Affected: 76,191
Vehicle Make/Model/Model Year(s)
BMW 320I 2012-2014
BMW 328I 2012-2014
BMW 528I 2012-2013
BMW X1 2013-2014
BMW X3 2013-2014
BMW Z4 2012-2014
Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC
Summary:
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.
Consequence:
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 is expected to begin in November 2013. Owners may contact BMW customer relations at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
BMW is a hi-fi car and provides comfort while driving. But recently the BMW model cars have brake issues that spoils the brand name. It is recommended to do a car valuation or even if it is a used car, it can be done through Used Car Evaluations Tool that minimize the percentage of errors in car.
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BMW is a hi-fi car and provides comfort while driving. But recently the BMW model cars have brake issues that spoils the brand name. It is recommended to do a car valuation or even if it is a used car, it can be done through Used Car Evaluations Tool that minimize the percentage of errors in car.
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