Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Manufacturer
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
What Happened
The brake line in your vehicle is a crucial part that connects the front brakes to the rest of the brake system. It's like a tube that carries brake fluid from the master cylinder to the wheels. In certain cases, this line can come loose and rub against the tire, causing wear and tear.
Risk if Unfixed
If the brake line fails, you could experience a leak, and eventually, your front brakes will start to lose their effectiveness. This could make it harder for you to stop your vehicle, especially in emergency situations, which could lead to an accident.
Free Fix
Your authorized BMW dealer will add a reinforcing clip to keep the brake line securely in place. They'll also inspect the brake hose and replace it if it's damaged. All of this is done for free. When you receive the recall notice, schedule an appointment with your dealer as soon as possible to get this important repair done.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, IT MAY BE POSSIBLE FOR THE FRONT BRAKE LINE TO SLIP OUT OF THE RETAINING BRACKET LOCATED AT THE FRONT STRUT. THE BRAKE HOSE THAT IS ATTACHED TO THE BRAKE LINE COULD COME IN CONTACT WITH THE TIRE AND BE SUBJECTED TO WEAR AND ABRASION.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
THIS COULD INITIALLY CAUSE SOME BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE, AND EVENTUALLY LEAD TO A SUBSTANTIAL LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID. THERE COULD BE A NOTICEABLE REDUCTION IN BRAKE PERFORMANCE IF A LOSS OF FRONT BRAKE PERFORMANCE OCCURS.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL RETAINING CLIP TO FURTHER SECURE THE BRAKE LINE TO THE FRONT STRUT. ADDITIONALLY, IF INSPECTION OF ANY BRAKE HOSE INDICATES THAT IT HAS EXPERIENCED DAMAGE, THE HOSE WILL BE REPLACED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 14, 2003. 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.
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