Recall 02V-194
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE recalled the 2000 to 2001 BMW X5: Service brakes, hydraulic (pedals and linkages).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 02V-194
- Reported
- July 24, 2002
- Vehicles affected
- 34,860 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
On certain passenger vehicles, due to a manufacturing problem, the brake pedal arm pivot shaft could loosen from its support bracket.
The risk
Eventually, the brake pedal arm could detach from the bracket, rendering the service braking system ineffective, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).
Affected vehicles
- BMW X5 2000 to 2001