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The contact owns a 2006 BMW 5 series. The contact stated that the vehicle leaked oil and the brakes failed while driving at low speeds. The brakes worked normally when applied at high speeds. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that a new power brake booster and vacuum pump needed to be installed. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not assist. The dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 104,932.
The contact owns a 2006 BMW 530I. The contact stated that the brake vacuum pump was leaking oil into the power brake booster. The diagnosis was completed by an independent mechanic who specialized in BMW vehicles. The dealer (global imports BMW, 500 interstate N pkwy, atlanta, ga 30339, (800) 294-1853) was called and the contact was waiting to hear back. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 140,000.
Engine oil from the brake vacuum pump may enter the brake vacuum line, possibly allowing oil to enter the brake booster. If engine oil enters the brake booster, it may damage the internal rubber membrane, causing it to develop leaks and possibly impair the brake power assistance system. The brakes will then only function with increased brake pedal pressure.
The contact owns a 2006 BMW 530I. The contact stated that when the brake pedal was applied, it was difficult to depress. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was not available.
The contact owns a 2006 BMW 530I. While driving various speeds, the brake pedal extended all the way down to the floor and there was a delay when the brake pedal was engaged. The brake warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the brake booster needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 121,175.
- Newnan, GA, USA
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A leak developed in the power braking system, causing a vacuum loss and consequent reduction of power braking assistance. Mechanical braking is still available to slow and stop the vehicle.
The contact owns a 2006 BMW 528xi. The contact the contact stated that the brakes failed to respond to deceleration attempts. The vehicle was being repaired and diagnosed by a private mechanic. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was 122,000.
The contact owns a 2006 BMW 530I. The contact stated while driving various speeds the brake pedal extended all the way down to the floor and there was a delay when the brake pedal was engaged. The contact also stated that when he turned the heat on he smelled a burning odor in the seats. The air bag light sensor illuminated whenever the vehicle was turned on. The vehicle had been taken to the dealer and stated that there was no recall for his vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 89,000.
On May 20 2013, my wife was driving the vehicle with my 5 years old daughter, suddenly brakes went out and car would not stop completely. After taking the car to a mechanic, he found out the brake booster the cause of the problem. After some research the mechanic saw a recall for BMW 5 series 2004-2010 for brake booster, he proceeded to call BMW of North America and they told him my car was not part of the recall. He took the brake booster out to find out the issue was exactly what the recall description details are oil in brake booster. He changed it, gave me a bill and the old part, and showed me the oil in it. I contacted BMW North America using the number on recall no luck kept getting recorder with info every time I pressed 0 as instructed to talk to a person I would get hang up on. I found other numbers on the web and finally one of the numbers worked where I talked to a live person. After 15 minutes or so, same answer your VIN number is not part of the recall even though the make model year and the problem fit the recall description, all I received was sorry this is not an open recall for you VIN nothing we can do.
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- Corte Madera, CA, USA