NHTSA recall 07V391000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · BMW of North America, LLC
Details
What's wrong: Certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard no. 135, "passenger car brake systems." The cap of the brake fluid reservoir has been designed in orderto recognize a low fluid level of the hydraulic brake system by triggering a red warning lamp in the instrument cluster. A switch that is attached to this cap could malfunction at high temperatures.
Why it matters: If this happened, the red warning lamp in the instrument cluster would not be activated. Loss of the hydraulic brake system may cause increased stopping distances which could result in a crash.
The fix: Dealers will replace the brake fluid reservoir cap free of charge. The recall began on September 20, 2007.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
2007 Bmw X5 Sav.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 07V391000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.