NHTSA Recall # | 36322 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 05V367000 |
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Manufacturer | BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC |
Supplier | BMW |
Brand | BMW |
Model | X5 |
Model Year | 2005 |
Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONEN |
Date of notification | 28/10/05 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 08/07/05 |
End date of manufacturing | 19/07/05 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 26/08/05 |
Report created | 26/08/05 |
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Estimated number of affected units | 165 |
Defect summary | On certain sport utility vehicles, the attachment of the brake line support bracket within the front left wheel well was not welded according to specifications. It could loosen and over time the brake hose could rub against the wheel well. |
Consequence summary | The front left brake hose could become damaged to the point where a loss of brake fluid could occur increasing the risk of a crash. |
Corrective action | Dealers will re-attach the brake line support bracket to the front left wheel well free of charge. The recall began on september 20, 2005. 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. |