BMW recall this year related to power brake trouble

Bavarian Motor Works has put into motion a 350,000-vehicle recall of recent BMW and Rolls-Royce vehicles due to faulty power brake help that can make it difficult for a driver to bring their auto to the stop. The BMW recall will touch upon 345,000 8- and 12-cyllinder engine Bavarian Motor Works cars and 5,800 Rolls-Royces built from 2002 to 2010. Bavarian Motor Works 5- through 7-Series luxury models are included, as well as those of the Rolls-Royce Phantom series. The BMW 5-Series sedan isn’t incorporated within the BMW recall 2010, notes Frank Strebe, Bavarian Motor Works spokesman.

BMW recall due to power brake system problem

According to Bloomberg, some BMW and Rolls-Royce drivers with higher-mileage cars discovered that they have to push harder on the brake pedal than normal in order to come to a stop. The power brake help module has a leak causing the vacuum pressure within the brake pump to be lost.

While no accidents or injuries are connected to the power brake problem yet, Bavarian Motor Works is encouraging customers to take proactive steps to remedy the issue. In the next few weeks, Bavarian Motor Works will let all the owners know through mail. Dealerships can be offering free repairs to any of the users who come, claims Strebe. It will take at least a few hours for each vehicle. Further information for North American Bavarian Motor Works customers is available via Bavarian Motor Works Customer Relations at 800-525-7417 and consumer.relations@bmwna.com.

Bavarian Motor Works losing cash

While Bavarian Motor Works recall repairs can be free to customers, it is unknown at this time how much power brake system default repairs will cost BMW. Since August 12, BMW has had the largest mid-day stock which is about 3.3 percent accounts Bloomberg.

Which vehicles are in the BMW/Rolls-Royce Recall

• There’s the 2002-08 BMW 745i/Li, 750i/Li, and 760i/Li
• Then the 2007-08 BMW Alpina B7
• Then there’s the 2004-10 BMW 645i and 650i
• 2004-10 BMW 545i and 550i
• Also there are the 2003-2010 Rolls-Royce Phantom models

Articles cited

Bloomberg

bloomberg.com/news/2010-10-01/bmw-recalls-350-800-vehicles-including-rolls-royce-models-on-brake-fault.html

Wall Street Journal

blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2010/10/01/bmw-will-recall-198000-cars-to-fix-a-brake-problem/