Recall number R/2009/074

Recall reference

R/2009/074

Recall Type

Car

Recall Date

2009-07-21

Reason for concern

BRAKES MAY FAIL

Reason for recall

It has been identified that during the manufacturing process cracks may have formed in the area of the brake disc body. Subsequent surface treatment means that any such crack will not be detectable at a later date. Should a crack have formed this may cause the brake disc to fail whilst the vehicle is in motion causing the affected brake to become inoperative.

Remedy

Recalled vehicles will have the rear axle brake discs checked for the affected production date. The brake discs will be checked if necessary.

How to check if the vehicle is recalled

Contact the local BMW dealership or manufacturer. You will not need to pay for anything involving the recall.

How the manufacturer will repair

The Recalled vehicles will have the fixing checked and corrected as necessary by and official BMW service.

BMW Reference ID

0034720100

Number of affected BMW cars

53