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Campaign 03V197000

Critical Plain English
ID: #03V197000 MFR: BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE

What This Recall Means

Component

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

What Happened
Your vehicle's brake line might be too close to the steering shaft joint, which could cause damage and corrosion.
Risk if Unfixed
If left unfixed, this could lead to a loss of brake fluid, a warning light on your dashboard, reduced front brake performance, and potentially even a crash.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix
Take your vehicle to an authorized dealer and they will inspect and adjust the brake line's position for free, ensuring your safety on the road.

Affected Vehicles

2003 BMW X5

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #03V197000. Matching a model and year on this list does not prove an individual vehicle is affected — some vehicles in an affected model year are never part of the recall population. The authoritative way to know is a VIN check against NHTSA's own records.

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