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BMW due to insufficient lubrication, the vacuum pump that supplies brake power assistance may fail.

NHTSA campaign 13V-454 · Reported September 26, 2013 · 76,191 vehicles affected

AFFECTED MODELS
BMW 320i, 328i, 528i, X1, X3 and Z4
VEHICLES AFFECTED
76,191
REMEDY
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will modify the vehicles to prevent insufficient vacuum pump lubrication, free of charge.
COST
Free

The short version

BMW of North America, LLC reported a problem with the vacuum hoses, lines/piping, and fittings. Here is what owners need to know.

WHAT

Due to insufficient lubrication, the vacuum pump that supplies brake power assistance may fail.

WHY IT MATTERS

A failure of the brake vacuum pump results in a reduction in braking power that could increase the risk of a crash.

WHAT TO DO

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will modify the vehicles to prevent insufficient vacuum pump lubrication, free of charge.

Affected vehicles

These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 13V-454.

YEAR RANGEMODEL
2012–2014BMW 320i
2012–2014BMW 328i
2012–2013BMW 528i
2013–2014BMW X1
2013–2014BMW X3
2012–2014BMW Z4

What changed

Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.

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