Bmw Of North America, Llc | NHTSA Recall #07V391000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 07V391000 by Bmw Of North America, Llc. Includes 6,595 affected units, BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR CAP/FMVSS 135, component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the brake fluid reservoir cap free of charge. the recall began on september 20, 2007. owners may contact bmw at 1-800-831-1117.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 07V391000
Manufacturer: Bmw Of North America, Llc
Report Received Date: 2007-08-29T00:00:00
Subject: Brake fluid reservoir cap/fmvss 135
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Potentially Affected Units: 6,595

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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.
Consequence Summary: 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.
Corrective Action: Dealers will replace the brake fluid reservoir cap free of charge. the recall began on september 20, 2007. owners may contact bmw at 1-800-831-1117.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-dhep_bgmn-y3hr
NHTSA ID: 07V391000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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