NHTSA Recall 10V446000 |
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| Vehicles: BMW 5-Series, BMW 6-Series, BMW 7-Series
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NHTSA Campaign ID number : 10V446000
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
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NHTSA Action Number: N/A
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:
BMW WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 24, 2010. 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 .
| Date | Document Name & Details | Documents |
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| 30 September 2010 | Recall Campaign, Brake Vacuum Pump From: Jan Urbahn, BMW Group To: Daniel Smith, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration |  PDF - 265KB - 2 pages |
| 1 October 2010 | BRAKE VACUUM PUMP From: Jennifer Timian, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration To: Jan Urbahn, BMW of North America, LLC | PDF - 26KB - 3 pages |
| 1 October 2010 | Upcoming Recall Campaign - 5, 6, 7 Series Brake Vacuum Pump From: BMW North America To: BMS Message Monitors | PDF - 36KB - 1 page |
| November 2010 | Recall Campaign 10V- 446: Inspect Brake Booster Vacuum Supply Line | PDF - 117KB - 6 pages |
| November 2010 | Recall Campaign No. 10V-446, Brake Vacuum Pump From: BMW of North America To: BMW Owners | PDF - 103KB - 3 pages |
| 9 November 2010 | Recall Campaign, Brake Vacuum Pump From: Jan Urbahn, BMW Group To: Claude Harris, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 329KB - 3 pages |
| 28 January 2011 | Safety Recall Quarterly Report Information Brake Vacuum Pump 2002-10 BMW 5-, 6-, 7-Series / 8-, 12-cylinder engine | PDF - 38KB - 1 page |
| March 2011 | Recall Campaign 10V- 446: Inspect Brake Booster Vacuum Supply Line | PDF - 119KB - 7 pages |
| April 2011 | Recall Campaign 10V- 446: Inspect Brake Booster Vacuum Supply Line | PDF - 118KB - 7 pages |
| 29 April 2011 | Safety Recall Quarterly Report Information Brake Vacuum Pump 2002-10 BMW 5-, 6-, 7-Series / 8-, 12-cylinder engine | PDF - 38KB - 1 page |
| 8 July 2011 | Safety Recall Quarterly Report Information Brake Vacuum Pump 2002-10 BMW 5-, 6-, 7-Series / 8-, 12-cylinder engine | PDF - 38KB - 1 page |
| 28 October 2011 | Safety Recall Quarterly Report Information Brake Vacuum Pump 2002-10 BMW 5-, 6-, 7-Series / 8-, 12-cylinder engine | PDF - 38KB - 1 page |
| 27 January 2012 | Safety Recall Quarterly Report Information Brake Vacuum Pump 2002-10 BMW 5-, 6-, 7-Series / 8-, 12-cylinder engine | PDF - 38KB - 1 page |
| 30 April 2012 | Safety Recall Quarterly Report Information Brake Vacuum Pump 2002-10 BMW 5-, 6-, 7-Series / 8-, 12-cylinder engine | PDF - 38KB - 1 page |