Issue ID | 1087828 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10610838 |
Manufacurer | BMW of North America, LLC |
Brand | BMW |
Model | 650I |
Model Year | 2007 |
File date | 01/06/13 |
Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | On a routine check, my 2007 bmw 650i was diagnosed to have an oil leak from the brake vacuum pump. This leak progressed until one day the smell of burning oil was encountered for a few seconds. I was told replacement would be 1000 dollars; thus i looked to buy and replace the part myself. However, upon searching for the part, i came across recall no. 10v-446, as apparently many 6 and 7-series have experienced a vacuum pump leak. Even though my car (e63) fit the recall dates, i was told by my dealer and bmw north america that since my engine was n62tu and not n62t, it would not be covered. This is quite remarkable considering this vacuum pump leak is precisely the issue i have been dealing with over the last year and the brake vacuum pump/lining in this engine model has exactly the same parts and setup as the recalled system and in my view, should thus be covered. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 30000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | ARLETA, CA |
VIN pattern | WBAEH13517CXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
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No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 04/07/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 0 |
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