BMW 2007-2010: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST

BMW is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 X5 SAV vehicles, manufactured September 12, 2006, through March 18, 2010 and equipped with an 8-cylinder engine. The brake vacuum pu…

Recall #: 13V045000

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BMW 2007-2010: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST was recalled by Bmw in February 7, 2013. Reason: BMW is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 X5 SAV vehicles, manufactured September 12, 2006, through March…. Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake vacuum line with one that cont…. Verify recall #13V045000 with the NHTSA before acting.

The recall

Bmw issued this NHTSA recall-BMW is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 X5 SAV vehicles, manufactured September 12, 2006, through March….

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agency class: February 7, 2013
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Sourced from official NHTSA enforcement records. Verify recall #13V045000 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

The number of affected units is not disclosed in the agency filing, which is common for drug and food recalls where lot-level tracking supersedes unit counts. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from NHTSA - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product description

BMW is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 X5 SAV vehicles, manufactured September 12, 2006, through March 18, 2010 and equipped with an 8-cylinder engine. The brake vacuum pump may leak a small amount of lubricating oil into the hose. The contamination could result in a loss of power assist braking.

Reason for recall

Hazard

The loss of power assist in braking could increase stopping distance and lead to a vehicle crash.

Remedy, what to do

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake vacuum line with one that contains a check valve, free of charge. The recall began during March 2013. Owners may call BMW at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the NHTSA recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	13V045000
Date reported	February 7, 2013
Date initiated	February 7, 2013
Recalling firm	Bmw
Affected scope	Not disclosed
Distribution	United States
Official source	NHTSA notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official NHTSA enforcement record. Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

What to do with this recall

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake vacuum line with one that contains a check valve, free of charge. The…

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This recall was issued by the NHTSA on February 7, 2013. NHTSA does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 13V045000.

Where was the recalled product distributed? ▼

Distribution: United States.

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Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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