NHTSA Recall # | 72573 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 07V391000 |
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Manufacturer | BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC |
Supplier | BMW |
Brand | BMW |
Model | X5 SAV |
Model Year | 2007 |
Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC |
Date of notification | 20/09/07 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 05/02/07 |
End date of manufacturing | 30/04/07 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 29/08/07 |
Report created | 29/08/07 |
Regulation part number | 571 |
FMV safety standard number | 135 |
Estimated number of affected units | 6595 |
Defect summary | Certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 135, "passenger car brake systems." the cap of the brake fluid reservoir has been designed in orderto recognize a low fluid level of the hydraulic brake system by triggering a red warning lamp in the instrument cluster. A switch that is attached to this cap could malfunction at high temperatures. |
Consequence summary | If this happened, the red warning lamp in the instrument cluster would not be activated. Loss of the hydraulic brake system may cause increased stopping distances which could result in a crash. |
Corrective action | Dealers will replace the brake fluid reservoir cap free of charge. The recall began on september 20, 2007. Owners may contact bmw at 1-800-831-1117. |
Recall notes | Customers 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. |