NHTSA recall 13V-454 (13V454000)
service brakes, hydraulic recall reported September 26, 2013 - about 76,191 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 13V454000
- Also written as
- 13V-454
- Reported
- September 26, 2013
- Vehicles affected
- ~76,191
- Component
- service brakes, hydraulic
What is being recalled
BMW of North America LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 320i, 328i, 320i xDrive, and 328i xDrive sedans; model year 2014 328i xDrive Sports Wagons; model year 2012-2013 528i and 528i xDrive sedans, model year 2013-2014 X1 sDrive28i and X1 xDrive28i vehicles and model year 2012-2014 Z4 sDrive28i roadsters. Due to insufficient lubrication, the vacuum pump that supplies brake power assistance may fail.
Why it is dangerous
A failure of the brake vacuum pump results in a reduction in braking power that could increase the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will modify the vehicles to prevent insufficient vacuum pump lubrication, free of charge. The safety recall began on January 31, 2014. Owners may contact BMW customer relations at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 13V-454 when calling a dealer.
Affected 7 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.