Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
BMW
Model Of Vehicle
X5 SAV
Year
2007
Recall Campaign Number
07V391000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Replace The Brake Fluid Reservoir Cap Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On September 20, 2007. Owners May Contact BMW At 1-800-831-1117.
Vehicle Manufacturer
BMW Of North America, Llc
Start Of Manufacture
20070205
End Of Manufacture
20070430
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
6595
Date Owners Notified
20070920
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
BMW Of North America, Llc
Date Report Received
20070829
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
135