X5 4.8i

Injuries Motor vehicles Serious risk
Alert NumberA12/0326/13
BrandBmw
CategoryMotor vehicles
Risk TypeInjuries
Notifying CountrySpain
Country of OriginGermany
Model NumberX5 4.8i (N62T engine) manufactured between May 2006 and March 2010.
Published15 March 2013

Risk Description

null Motor oil may leak from the brake vacuum pump into the vacuum hose and from there onto the brake booster. In isolated cases, the motor oil could damage the membrane and affect the power assist braking. This would mean drivers having to depress the brake pedal harder in order to slow down or stop the vehicle. This could lead to a traffic accident.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: Unknown

Product Description

Passenger car.

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