BMW on certain sport utility vehicles, it may be possible for the front brake line to slip out of the retaining bracket located at the front strut.
The short version
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE reported a problem with the foundation components hoses, lines/piping, and fittings. Here is what owners need to know.
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, IT MAY BE POSSIBLE FOR THE FRONT BRAKE LINE TO SLIP OUT OF THE RETAINING BRACKET LOCATED AT THE FRONT STRUT. THE BRAKE HOSE THAT IS ATTACHED TO THE BRAKE LINE COULD COME IN CONTACT WITH THE TIRE AND BE SUBJECTED TO WEAR AND ABRASION.
THIS COULD INITIALLY CAUSE SOME BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE, AND EVENTUALLY LEAD TO A SUBSTANTIAL LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID. THERE COULD BE A NOTICEABLE REDUCTION IN BRAKE PERFORMANCE IF A LOSS OF FRONT BRAKE PERFORMANCE OCCURS.
DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL RETAINING CLIP TO FURTHER SECURE THE BRAKE LINE TO THE FRONT STRUT, free of charge.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 03V-001.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2000–2002 | BMW X5 |
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