Date: 06.09.2007
Component: Equipment
Manufacturer: Bmw Of North America, Llc
Description:
Certain aftermarket bmw bike carriers, p/n 82110393954, sold for use on my 2005 bmw x3 and x5 vehicles. a pinch bolt exists between the bike arm bracket and the upright assembly of the hitch style bicycle rack.
Consequencs:
When moving the bike arm bracket to its down position, this pinch point has the potential of causing a severe injury to the user's finger or hand.
Notes:
Bmw will notify owners and provide a repair kit along with repair instructions free of charge. the recall began on september 13, 2007. owners can contact bmw customer relations and services toll-free at 800-831-1117.
Date: 12.10.2007
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling
Manufacturer: Bmw Of North America, Llc
Description:
On certain vehicles equipped with v8 engines, in conditions of below freezing temperatures combined with low humidity, it is possible for electrostatic discharge to occur at the fuel rails. if this were to occur, the engine electronic control unit (ecu) could be affected so that engine stalling could result.
Consequencs:
If stalling were to occur, the driver may not be able to maintain vehicle speed or accelerate and the power steering could fail increasing the risk of a crash.
Notes:
Dealers will attach two ground cables in the engine compartment free of charge. the recall began on october 29, 2007. owners may contact bmw at 1-800-831-1117.
Date: 29.08.2007
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Manufacturer: Bmw Of North America, Llc
Description:
Certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 135, "passenger car brake systems." the cap of the brake fluid reservoir has been designed in orderto recognize a low fluid level of the hydraulic brake system by triggering a red warning lamp in the instrument cluster. a switch that is attached to this cap could malfunction at high temperatures.
Consequencs:
If this happened, the red warning lamp in the instrument cluster would not be activated. loss of the hydraulic brake system may cause increased stopping distances which could result in a crash.
Notes:
Dealers will replace the brake fluid reservoir cap free of charge. the recall began on september 20, 2007. owners may contact bmw at 1-800-831-1117.
Date: 26.10.2010
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline > Delivery > Fuel Pump
Manufacturer: Bmw Of North America, Llc
Description:
Bmw is recalling certain model year 2008 x5 savs vehicles with 6-cylinder engines manufactured from november 1, 2007 through august 31, 2008. due to a manufacturing process fault, the fuel pump was not produced to specifications. under specific vehicle operating conditions, the fuel pump's commutator could experience an increase in wear.
Consequencs:
This wear could lead to fuel pump malfunction and engine stalling. engine stalling could create a potential for a crash resulting in injury or death.
Notes:
Dealers will replace the in-tank fuel pump free of charge. the safety recall began on january 11, 2011. owners may contact bmw at 1-800-525-7417.
