Recall 10V446000: Brake Booster Contamination

VEHICLE MAKE/MODEL: MODEL YEAR(S):

BMW/5 Series 2004-2009

BMW/5-Series 2010

BMW/6 Series 2004-2010

BMW/7 Series 2002-2008

MANUFACTURER: BMW of North America, LLC

MFR'S REPORT DATE: September 30, 2010

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 10V446000

NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: N/A

COMPONENT: Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Power Assist: Vacuum

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 198352

SUMMARY:
BMW Is recalling certain model year 2004-2010 5-Series, 6-Series, and model year 2002-2008 7-Series vehicles. A check valve of the brake vacuum pump may leak a small amount of lubricating oil. Over time this could result in contamination of the brake booster.

CONSEQUENCE:
Power assist braking performance could be adversely affected. In extreme cases there could be a complete loss of power assist braking. An unexpected reduction or loss in power braking assist may increase the risk of a crash.

REMEDY:
The manufacturer has not yet provided a remedy or an owner notification schedule for this campaign. Owners may contact BMW at 1-800-525-7417.

NOTES:
Owners may also contact The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.