Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The brake vacuum pump in your vehicle helps assist your brakes when you're on the gas pedal. In certain models, the lubrication for this pump might be inadequate, which could cause it to fail.
Risk if Unfixed
If the brake vacuum pump fails, you'll experience a noticeable decrease in brake power. This could make it harder to stop your car, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will install a simple locking ring to ensure the camshaft seal stays in place, and this repair is completely free. You'll be notified when the repair is ready, and you should schedule it as soon as possible.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2014 BMW 328i xDrive Sports Wagon, 2012-2014 BMW 320i Sedan, 328i Sedan, 320i xDrive Sedan, 328i xDrive Sedan, 2012-2013 BMW 528i Sedan, 528i xDrive Sedan, 2013-2014 BMW X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i Sports Activity Vehicle, 2013-2014 BMW X3 xDrive28i Sports Activity Vehicle, 2012-2014 BMW Z4 sDrive28i Roadster, and 2014 BMW 428i Coupe, and 428i xDrive Coupe. Due to insufficient lubrication, the vacuum pump that supplies brake power assistance may fail. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 13V-454.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A failure of the brake vacuum pump results in a reduction in braking power that could increase the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will install a locking ring in the camshaft to retain the camshaft seal disk in the proper location, free of charge. The recall began on December 2, 2014. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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