Your vehicle might have a faulty automatic transmission part called the parking pawl guide plate, which helps keep the car from rolling away when parked.
Risk if Unfixed
If this part is faulty, your car might not lock the parking gear, and if you park on a hill and don't use the parking brake, your car could roll away.
Free Fix
We'll fix and replace the faulty part for you for free at the dealership, and you can call BMW at 1-800-332-4269 to schedule an appointment.
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Original — What Happened
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH AN INCORRECTLY MANUFACTURED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION PARKING PAWL GUIDE PLATE.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
THIS COULD CAUSE THE PARKING LOCK SYSTEM NOT TO ENGAGE, AFTER THE TRANSMISSION IS PLACED IN THE PARK ("P") POSITION. IF THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED ON AN INCLINE, AND THE PARKING BRAKE WAS NOT ENGAGED, THIS COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE ROLLAWAY CONDITION.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPAIR AND REPLACE THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION GUIDE PLATE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 30, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-332-4269.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Manufacturer
BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
What Happened
Your vehicle's brake system has a faulty brake line support bracket that wasn't properly attached, which could cause the brake hose to rub against the wheel well and potentially wear out.
Risk if Unfixed
If this issue isn't fixed, the brake hose could get damaged, leading to a brake fluid leak, which increases the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Don't worry, it's free! The dealership will reattach the brake line support bracket to the front left wheel well at no cost to you.
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Original — What Happened
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE ATTACHMENT OF THE BRAKE LINE SUPPORT BRACKET WITHIN THE FRONT LEFT WHEEL WELL WAS NOT WELDED ACCORDING TO SPECIFICATIONS. IT COULD LOOSEN AND OVER TIME THE BRAKE HOSE COULD RUB AGAINST THE WHEEL WELL.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
THE FRONT LEFT BRAKE HOSE COULD BECOME DAMAGED TO THE POINT WHERE A LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID COULD OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL RE-ATTACH THE BRAKE LINE SUPPORT BRACKET TO THE FRONT LEFT WHEEL WELL FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 20, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.
Your vehicle may have an aftermarket bike carrier installed on it. The bike carrier's design has a small pin that could pinch your fingers or hands if you're not careful when lowering the bike arm.
Risk if Unfixed
If you're not careful, you could seriously hurt your finger or hand when using the bike carrier.
Free Fix
BMW will fix the issue for free by sending you a repair kit with instructions. You'll need to contact them at 800-831-1117 to get started.
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Original — What Happened
CERTAIN AFTERMARKET BMW BIKE CARRIERS, P/N 82110393954, SOLD FOR USE ON MY 2005 BMW X3 AND X5 VEHICLES. A PINCH BOLT EXISTS BETWEEN THE BIKE ARM BRACKET AND THE UPRIGHT ASSEMBLY OF THE HITCH STYLE BICYCLE RACK.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
WHEN MOVING THE BIKE ARM BRACKET TO ITS DOWN POSITION, THIS PINCH POINT HAS THE POTENTIAL OF CAUSING A SEVERE INJURY TO THE USER'S FINGER OR HAND.
Original — Remedy
BMW WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND PROVIDE A REPAIR KIT ALONG WITH REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 13, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT BMW CUSTOMER RELATIONS AND SERVICES TOLL-FREE AT 800-831-1117.
