BMW X5 SAV (2007-2010): Service brakes
Recall 13V045000 · Feb 7, 2013 · BMW of North America, LLC
30,265
vehicles affected
30,265
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 13V045000
- Date
- Feb 7, 2013
- Maker
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Units affected
- 30,265
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Service brakes; Service brakes, hydraulic > Power assist
- Model years
- 2007-2010
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
BMW is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 X5 SAV vehicles, manufactured September 12, 2006, through March 18, 2010 and equipped with an 8-cylinder engine. The brake vacuum pump may leak a small amount of lubricating oil into the hose. The contamination could result in a loss of power assist braking.
What can happen
The loss of power assist in braking could increase stopping distance and lead to a vehicle crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake vacuum line with one that contains a check valve, free of charge. The recall began during March 2013. Owners may call BMW at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 4 model years in all
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 13V045000?
1 model: BMW X5 Sav (2007-2010), about 30,265 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 13V045000?
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake vacuum line with one that contains a check valve, free of charge. The recall began during March 2013. Owners may call BMW at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.
What can happen?
The loss of power assist in braking could increase stopping distance and lead to a vehicle crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.