Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Passenger Vehicles, Due To A Manufacturing Problem, The Brake Pedal Arm Pivot Shaft Could Loosen From Its Support Bracket.
Make Of Vehicle
BMW
Model Of Vehicle
X5
Year
2000
Recall Campaign Number
02V194000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Pedals And Linkages
Effect Of Defect
Eventually, The Brake Pedal Arm Could Detach From The Bracket, Rendering The Service Braking System IneffeCTIve, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Check The Brake Pedal Arm Pivot Shaft For Proper Seating In Its Support Bracket. In Addition, A Pin Will Be Installed To Secure The Shaft To The Bracket. Owner Notification Began August 14, 2002. Owners Who Take Their Vehicles To An Authorized Dealer On An Agreed Upon Service Date And Do Not Receive The Free Remedy Within A Reasonable Time Should Contact BMW At 1-800-332-4269.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Bayerische Motoren Werke
Start Of Manufacture
19990819
End Of Manufacture
20010208
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
34860
Date Owners Notified
20020814
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
BMW Of North America, Llc
Date Report Received
20020724