BMW Various Models: Braking Assistance May Be Affected
- Recalling firm
- BMW
- Product
- Vehicles: BMW VARIOUS MODELS. Units affected: 4,177
- Reason
- It is possible for the lubrication to the vacuum pump to be interrupted because of a nonconformity with the sealing cap fitted to the intake camshaft. The sealing cap may move and prevent lubrication reaching the vacuum pump causing it over a period to seize. The driver will probably note increasing input is necessary to stop the vehicle. Should the vacuum pump fail completely the vehicle can still be braked albeit with increased pressure applied to the foot brake control. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check the sealing cap of the intake camshaft. If...
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2014-01-28
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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