Recall number R/2017/193

Recall reference

R/2017/193

Recall Type

Car

Recall Date

2017-06-20

Reason for concern

BRAKE SWITCH MAY BE ACTIVATED PERMANENTLY

Reason for recall

The ball head connecting the brake pedal and the master brake cylinder the ball head might not be locked properly into the ball cage. If the driver accidentally pulls up the brake pedal the brake switch would be activated permanently. This will cause: The brake lamps to be illuminated even while driving A Check Control Message would not alert the driver. An engine start or gear selection would be possible without brake actuation. If the driver's door were opened after switching off the engine the gear would not switch automatically to "P" as designed.

Remedy

Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check the locking of the ball head on the brake pedal. If necessary the pedal mechanism will be replaced.

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

0035190100

Number of affected BMW cars

24