Bmw Of North America, Llc | NHTSA Recall #01V195000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 01V195000 by Bmw Of North America, Llc. Includes 13,721 affected units, BMW/BRAKE LINE CHAFFING, component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: 4.4i sport utility vehicles. there is a plastic carrier to which the oil filter housing is attached. oil supply and return lines are attached to the filter housing. over time, this carrier could sag slightly. if this happens, one of the oil lines, which are armored with steel mesh, could come into contact and chafe a steel brake line located immediately underneath.

Corrective Action

Dealers will install a rubber spacer below the plastic carrier to prevent sagging and subsequent contact between the oil and brake lines. brake lines whose anticorrosion layer is found to be damaged as a result of contact with the oil line will be replaced. owner notification began august 14, 2001. 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 1-800-831-1117.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 01V195000

Manufacturer: Bmw Of North America, Llc

Report Received Date: 2001-06-14T00:00:00

Subject: Bmw/brake line chaffing

Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Potentially Affected Units: 13,721

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Vehicle description: 4.4i sport utility vehicles. there is a plastic carrier to which the oil filter housing is attached. oil supply and return lines are attached to the filter housing. over time, this carrier could sag slightly. if this happens, one of the oil lines, which are armored with steel mesh, could come into contact and chafe a steel brake line located immediately underneath.

Consequence Summary: Continued chaffing can cause the anticorrosion coating of this brake line to fail, allowing the brake line to rust through and leading to loss of brake fluid, failure of the rear brake circuit, and extended stopping distances, and a possible crash.

Corrective Action: Dealers will install a rubber spacer below the plastic carrier to prevent sagging and subsequent contact between the oil and brake lines. brake lines whose anticorrosion layer is found to be damaged as a result of contact with the oil line will be replaced. owner notification began august 14, 2001. 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 1-800-831-1117.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 01V195000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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