Loss of Brake Assist/Vacuum Pump Lubrication
Safety Recall
- Manufacturer
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Units affected
- 76,191
- Recall opened
- Sep 26, 2013
- Owner notification
- Jan 31, 2014
- Manufacturer campaign
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- Type
- Vehicle
This recall resulted from an investigation: PE13030: Loss of power assist braking
Affected vehicles (6)
- BMW 320I2012–2014
- BMW 328I2012–2014
- BMW 528I2012–2013
- BMW X1 SAV2013–2014
- BMW X32013–2014
- BMW Z42012–2014
Component / system
Defect
BMW of North America LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 320i, 328i, 320i xDrive, and 328i xDrive sedans; model year 2014 328i xDrive Sports Wagons; model year 2012-2013 528i and 528i xDrive sedans, model year 2013-2014 X1 sDrive28i and X1 xDrive28i vehicles and model year 2012-2014 Z4 sDrive28i roadsters. Due to insufficient lubrication, the vacuum pump that supplies brake power assistance may fail.
Risk / consequence
A failure of the brake vacuum pump results in a reduction in braking power that could increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will modify the vehicles to prevent insufficient vacuum pump lubrication, free of charge. The safety recall began on January 31, 2014. Owners may contact BMW customer relations at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.
Documents
Source: NHTSA campaign 13V454000. Always confirm recall status and remedy availability with the manufacturer or a dealer using your VIN.