Recall 07V-391
BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC recalled the 2007 BMW X5 Sav: Service brakes, hydraulic.
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 07V-391
- Reported
- August 29, 2007
- Vehicles affected
- 6,595 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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.
The risk
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.
The fix
Dealers will replace the brake fluid reservoir cap free of charge. The recall began on september 20, 2007. Owners may contact BMW at 1-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-[removed] (tty 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]
Affected vehicles
- BMW X5 Sav 2007