Recall 10V446000: Brake Booster Contamination
VEHICLE MAKE/MODEL: MODEL YEAR(S):
BMW/5 Series 2004-2009
BMW/5-Series 2010
BMW/6 Series 2004-2010
BMW/7 Series 2002-2008
MANUFACTURER: BMW of North America, LLC
MFR'S REPORT DATE: September 30, 2010
2010 BMW 550i Sedan (E60) V8-4.8L (N62TU) Page 399
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 10V446000
NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: N/A
COMPONENT: Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Power Assist: Vacuum
POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 198352
SUMMARY:
BMW Is recalling certain model year 2004-2010 5-Series, 6-Series, and model year 2002-2008 7-Series vehicles. A check valve of the brake
vacuum pump may leak a small amount of lubricating oil. Over time this could result in contamination of the brake booster.
CONSEQUENCE:
Power assist braking performance could be adversely affected. In extreme cases there could be a complete loss of power assist braking. An
unexpected reduction or loss in power braking assist may increase the risk of a crash.
REMEDY:
The manufacturer has not yet provided a remedy or an owner notification schedule for this campaign. Owners may contact BMW at
1-800-525-7417.
NOTES:
Owners may also contact The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153),
