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2005 BMW 3 Series SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Recalls

1 recall Highest severity: Critical

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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Safety Recalls

Critical #07E023000 Plain English
Component

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER

Manufacturer
CARDONE INDUSTRIES, INC.
What Happened
Your vehicle has a master cylinder, which is a crucial part that helps your brakes work properly. In some cases, the seal on this cylinder can fail and leak brake fluid.
Risk if Unfixed
If the brake fluid leaks, your brakes won't work as well as they should. This could lead to a vehicle crash, which is a serious safety concern.
Free Fix
You'll be notified by the manufacturer, and they'll offer to replace the faulty master cylinder with a new one or repurchase it from you. The process is free, and you should contact them at 1-800-777-4780 to schedule it.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
CERTAIN CARDONE MASTER CYLINDERS WITH PART NUMBERS 10-2925, 10-2987, 10-2987MZA, 10-3083, 11-3015, 11-3042, 11-3044, 11-3045, 11-3047, 11-3064, AND 11-3156, AND WITH DATE CODES LOWER THAN DCA7078 SOLD AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE SEAL ON MASTER CYLINDER CAN FAIL AND LEAK BRAKE FLUID.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID CAN RESULT IN POOR BRAKING PERFORMANCE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Original — Remedy
CARDONE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE ANY DEFECTIVE MASTER CYLINDERS. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING APRIL 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT CARDONE AT 1-800-777-4780.
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Other BMW 3 Series 2005 Recalls

AIR BAGS
3 recalls
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1 recall

Other BMW 3 Series Years

2025
1 recall
2024
3 recalls
2023
4 recalls
2022
3 recalls
2021
10 recalls
2020
15 recalls
2019
9 recalls
2018
6 recalls
2017
3 recalls
2016
5 recalls
2015
8 recalls
2014
12 recalls
2013
9 recalls
2012
8 recalls
2011
11 recalls
2010
9 recalls
2009
7 recalls
2008
6 recalls
2007
7 recalls
2006
11 recalls
2004
5 recalls
2003
8 recalls
2002
8 recalls
2001
8 recalls
2000
7 recalls

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 2005 BMW 3 Series safe to drive?

This model year has 1 recorded safety recall. Model-level listings do not establish VIN-specific open recalls or whether this vehicle is safe to drive. Check your VIN and contact the manufacturer for recall instructions.

What is the SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER recall for the 2005 BMW 3 Series? (Campaign #07E023000)

Your vehicle has a master cylinder, which is a crucial part that helps your brakes work properly. In some cases, the seal on this cylinder can fail and leak brake fluid. If the brake fluid leaks, your brakes won't work as well as they should. This could lead to a vehicle crash, which is a serious safety concern. You'll be notified by the manufacturer, and they'll offer to replace the faulty master cylinder with a new one or repurchase it from you. The process is free, and you should contact them at 1-800-777-4780 to schedule it.