Service brakesRecall 13V-045 · 2007–2010 BMW X5 SAV
BMW of North America, LLC recall 13V-045 covers 30,265 2007–2010 BMW X5 SAV for a service brakes problem, reported to NHTSA on February 7, 2013.
Source: NHTSA recall 13V045000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
BMW is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 X5 SAV vehicles, manufactured September 12, 2006, through March 18, 2010 and equipped with an 8-cylinder engine. The brake vacuum pump may leak a small amount of lubricating oil into the hose. The contamination could result in a loss of power assist braking.
The risk
The loss of power assist in braking could increase stopping distance and lead to a vehicle crash.
The fix
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake vacuum line with one that contains a check valve, free of charge. The recall began during March 2013. Owners may call BMW at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from September 12, 2006 to March 18, 2010. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.