NHTSA Recall # | 1012 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 02V194000 |
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Manufacturer | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE |
Supplier | BMW |
Brand | BMW |
Model | X5 |
Model Year | 2001 |
Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES |
Date of notification | 14/08/02 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 19/08/99 |
End date of manufacturing | 08/02/01 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 24/07/02 |
Report created | 26/07/02 |
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Estimated number of affected units | 34860 |
Defect summary | On certain passenger vehicles, due to a manufacturing problem, the brake pedal arm pivot shaft could loosen from its support bracket. |
Consequence summary | Eventually, the brake pedal arm could detach from the bracket, rendering the service braking system ineffective, increasing the risk of a crash. |
Corrective action | 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. |
Recall notes | Also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). |