NHTSA recall 99V-100 (99V100000)

service brakes, hydraulic recall reported May 3, 1999 - about 31,067 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 99V100000
Also written as: 99V-100
Reported: May 3, 1999
Vehicles affected: ~31,067
Component: service brakes, hydraulic

What is being recalled

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE RETAINING CLIP THAT SECURES THE BRAKE BOOSTER PUSHROD TO THE BRAKE PEDAL ARM WAS NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED DURING PRODUCTION. IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE CLIP TO DETACH FROM THE PIN ON THE BRAKE PEDAL ARM ALLOWING THE PUSHROD TO DISCONNECT FROM THE ARM.

Why it is dangerous

IF THIS OCCURS, BRAKING IS NOT POSSIBLE.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE CLIP FOR TIGHT INSTALLATION AND REPLACE THE CLIP IF IT IS LOOSE.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 99V-100 when calling a dealer.

Affected 2 models

BMW 323I - 1999

BMW 328I - 1999

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

Is YOUR car included? A campaign rarely covers every single vehicle of a model year. Check your exact car by its 17-character VIN with the free VIN decoder and recall check.

Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.