NHTSA recall 02V-194 (02V194000)

service brakes, hydraulic recall reported July 24, 2002 - about 34,860 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 02V194000
Also written as: 02V-194
Reported: July 24, 2002
Vehicles affected: ~34,860
Component: service brakes, hydraulic

What is being recalled

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, DUE TO A MANUFACTURING PROBLEM, THE BRAKE PEDAL ARM PIVOT SHAFT COULD LOOSEN FROM ITS SUPPORT BRACKET.

Why it is dangerous

EVENTUALLY, THE BRAKE PEDAL ARM COULD DETACH FROM THE BRACKET, RENDERING THE SERVICE BRAKING SYSTEM INEFFECTIVE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL CHECK THE BRAKE PEDAL ARM PIVOT SHAFT FOR PROPER SEATING IN ITS SUPPORT BRACKET. IN ADDITION, A PIN WILL BE INSTALLED TO SECURE THE SHAFT TO THE BRACKET. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 14, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-332-4269.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 02V-194 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

BMW X5 - 2000, 2001

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