Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
Manufacturer
BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
What Happened
Your vehicle's rear brake discs may not have been made to the correct standards, which could affect how well your brakes work.
Risk if Unfixed
If the rear brake disc breaks, you could lose braking power at one wheel, causing longer stopping distances and a higher risk of a crash.
Free Fix
BMW will inspect and replace the rear brake discs for free, at no cost to you, and will notify you when it's time to bring your vehicle in.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
BMW IS RECALLING MY 2009 X5 AND X6 VEHICLES. THE REAR BRAKE DISCS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED ACCORDING TO SPECIFICATIONS. AS A RESULT, A REDUCTION IN BRAKING PERFORMANCE AT THE AFFECTED REAR WHEEL COULD OCCUR.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
IN AN EXTREME CASE, THE AFFECTED REAR BRAKE DISC COULD BREAK RESULTING IN A LOSS OF BRAKING AT THAT WHEEL INCREASING STOPPING DISTANCES AND THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Original — Remedy
BMW WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES BY INSPECTING THE REAR BRAKE DISCS AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THEM FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW CUSTOMER RELATIONS AND SERVICES TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-525-7417.
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