NHTSA recall 05V-367 (05V367000)

service brakes, hydraulic recall reported August 26, 2005 - about 165 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 05V367000
Also written as: 05V-367
Reported: August 26, 2005
Vehicles affected: ~165
Component: service brakes, hydraulic

What is being recalled

ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE ATTACHMENT OF THE BRAKE LINE SUPPORT BRACKET WITHIN THE FRONT LEFT WHEEL WELL WAS NOT WELDED ACCORDING TO SPECIFICATIONS. IT COULD LOOSEN AND OVER TIME THE BRAKE HOSE COULD RUB AGAINST THE WHEEL WELL.

Why it is dangerous

THE FRONT LEFT BRAKE HOSE COULD BECOME DAMAGED TO THE POINT WHERE A LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID COULD OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL RE-ATTACH THE BRAKE LINE SUPPORT BRACKET TO THE FRONT LEFT WHEEL WELL FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 20, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 05V-367 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

BMW X5 - 2005

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