Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsRecall 05V-367 · 2005 BMW X5

BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC recall 05V-367 covers 165 2005 BMW X5 for a foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on August 26, 2005.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected1651 model

ReportedAug 26, 2005Owners notified Oct 28, 2005

Complaints since4Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 05V367000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

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.

The risk

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.

What to do

The fix

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.

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.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

BMW X52005

Built from July 8, 2005 to July 19, 2005. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.