NHTSA recall 02V088000
Service Brakes, Air · BMW of North America, LLC
Details
What's wrong: On certain passenger vehicles, a problem in the manufacturing process of the rear brake rotors may have resulted in the creation of a crack where the brake disc and the parking brake drum meet. Further cracking of the rotor could occur due to braking torque when the vehicle is driven and the brakes are applied. The brake drum, connected to the wheel hub, would completely separate from the disc.
Why it matters: If this happened, the wheel would continue to turn, but the disc would stop, and there would be no braking capacity at that wheel, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will replace both rear brake rotors. Owner notification began March 25, 2002.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
2002 Bmw 325Xi.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 02V088000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.