NHTSA recall 10V446000

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · BMW of North America, LLC

October 1, 2010report date

198,352units affected

Vehicle recalltype

Details

What's wrong: 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.

Why it matters: 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.

The fix: Bmw will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on November 24, 2010.

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All model years NHTSA lists

2004 Bmw 5 Series, 2005 Bmw 5 Series, 2006 Bmw 5 Series, 2007 Bmw 5 Series, 2008 Bmw 5 Series, 2009 Bmw 5 Series, 2010 Bmw 5 Series, 2004 Bmw 6 Series, 2005 Bmw 6 Series, 2006 Bmw 6 Series, 2007 Bmw 6 Series, 2008 Bmw 6 Series, 2009 Bmw 6 Series, 2010 Bmw 6 Series, 2002 Bmw 7 Series, 2003 Bmw 7 Series, 2004 Bmw 7 Series, 2005 Bmw 7 Series, 2006 Bmw 7 Series, 2007 Bmw 7 Series, 2008 Bmw 7 Series.

Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 10V446000.

Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.