07-15-2009, 07:38 PM | #1 |
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2009 X5/6 Recall
http://www.autoblog.com/2009/07/15/b...5-and-x6-mode/
Not much has been announced in the way of affected VINs or MFG date, or in the fix, but looks like it might be all 2009 X5/6s. Below is a copy of the notice: Vehicle Make / Model: BMW / X5, BMW / X6 Model Year(s): 2009 Manufacturer: BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC Mfr's Report Date: JUN 25, 2009 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V255000 Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTSISC Summary: 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. Consequence: 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. Remedy: THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT YET PROVIDED THE AGENCY WITH A REMEDY OR NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117. Notes: OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV .
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07-15-2009, 07:54 PM | #2 |
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Just got off the phone with BMW Customer Service, the info that the rep gave me was that this affects vehicles produced between mid-May and June 1st. This may or may not be accurate, but wanted to pass it along.
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