Bmw Of North America, Llc | NHTSA Recall #01V245000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 01V245000 by Bmw Of North America, Llc. Includes 2,438 affected units, BMW/PARKING BRAKE CABLE, component: PARKING BRAKE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the two screws that secure the parking brake cable mounting bracket to the backing plate were not tightened properly. as a result, the screws could loosen and eventually fall into the parking brake drum.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the parking brake cable attaching screws and secure them with the proper torque. owner notification began october 4, 2001. 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 1-800-831-1117.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 01V245000
Manufacturer: Bmw Of North America, Llc
Report Received Date: 2001-07-31T00:00:00
Subject: Bmw/parking brake cable
Component: Parking Brake
Potentially Affected Units: 2,438

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the two screws that secure the parking brake cable mounting bracket to the backing plate were not tightened properly. as a result, the screws could loosen and eventually fall into the parking brake drum.
Consequence Summary: If this were to happen, the cable mounting bracket would no longer be fixed to the backing plate and the parking brake could no longer be applied on that side of the vehicle. it is also possible that a screw could lodge within the parking brake drum, impairing the free movement of the drum. this would produce noise, and could cause the parking brake on that side to lock up while driving.
Corrective Action: Dealers will replace the parking brake cable attaching screws and secure them with the proper torque. owner notification began october 4, 2001. 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 1-800-831-1117.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-4nit~fxgt~a3qv
NHTSA ID: 01V245000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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