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BMW NA Recall: Brake Power Assist Pump on 20i and 28i Models

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BMW NA has issued a recall for certain 4-cylinder powered 20i and 28i models for potential brake power assist problems. Here is the recall information from the NHTSA.

The affected models/years are as follows:

BMW/320I/2012-2014
BMW/328I/2012-2014
BMW/428I/2014
BMW/528I/2012-2013
BMW/X1/2013-2014
BMW/X3/2013-2014
BMW/Z4/2012-2014

NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V-627 (14V627000)

Components:
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Potential Number of Units Affected: 8,988

Problem Description:
BMW of North America LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2014 BMW 328i xDrive Sports Wagon, 2012-2014 BMW 320i
Sedan, 328i Sedan, 320i xDrive Sedan, 328i xDrive Sedan, 2012-2013 BMW 528i Sedan, 528i xDrive Sedan, 2013-2014 BMW X1
sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i Sports Activity Vehicle, 2013-2014 BMW X3 xDrive28i Sports Activity Vehicle, 2012-2014 BMW Z4
sDrive28i Roadster, and 2014 BMW 428i Coupe, and 428i xDrive Coupe. Due to insufficient lubrication, the vacuum pump that
supplies brake power assistance may fail.

Consequence:
A failure of the brake vacuum pump results in a reduction in braking power that could increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy:
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will install a locking ring in the camshaft to retain the camshaft seal disk in the proper location,
free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in November 2014. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Attached is the official NHTSA Acknowledgement Letter.

RCAK-14V627-1928.pdf

[Downeaster1]

This isn't going to be a fun recall :-(

[expertsedan]

My dealer still not notify me to do the recall....

I have a 428xi

[hsk1610]

Wasn't this recall done last year?

[mankid247]

Anyone know if this also effects the 2014 328d sports wagon? if the 328i wagon is I don't know why the diesel wouldn't be.

[MilehighM3]

Originally Posted by mankid247

Anyone know if this also effects the 2014 328d sports wagon? if the 328i wagon is I don't know why the diesel wouldn't be.

The i and d vacuum pumps are completely different. If it's not listed in the recall guidelines, you should be fine.

[expertsedan]

Anyone know when will the dealer contact us? I just called my service department they seems don't know this recall•••

[Austin 1439]

Check bmwusa recall page

[JS919]

Potential Number of Units Affected: 8,988

That's a small percentage of the total vehicle sold for the model and year range affected. Meaning most people with these cars don't have a problem.

[poggy]

Interesting this considering the apparently widespread problems with vacuum pumps on N46 2.0 engines.

[320i_Beemer]

Wow! Thats got to cause quite alot of drama

[Alpine F31]

I just looked up my vin on safercar.gov to see if there are any recalls. Accord to that site, I'm ok. We'll see if I get a letter from BMW or not.

[jeremicium]

Originally Posted by hsk1610

Wasn't this recall done last year?

Same question I have. There was a recall last year related to the camshaft and brake Assist. Is this just a strangely similar problem or another announcement of the same problem?

[BLU135i]

Originally Posted by jeremicium

Same question I have. There was a recall last year related to the camshaft and brake Assist. Is this just a strangely similar problem or another announcement of the same problem?

I could have sworn this was already done on my X3.

[Ganxxta]

Are only US cars affected or is it international?

I'm a bit worried, brakes are a kind of dangerous topic...

[midwest 340xi 6sp]

Originally Posted by Downeaster1

This isn't going to be a fun recall :-(

I didn't know there was such a thing as a fun re-call...

[bimmerbuff]

Originally Posted by hsk1610

Wasn't this recall done last year?

Originally Posted by jeremicium

Same question I have. There was a recall last year related to the camshaft and brake Assist. Is this just a strangely similar problem or another announcement of the same problem?

This is an expansion of that recall (13V-454). I'm assuming they found more cars that are subject to the problem.

[Fraggy]

I was at dealer for servicing yesterday, they didn't say anything so can I assume my car is ok?

[PichaDis11]

Originally Posted by Fraggy

I was at dealer for servicing yesterday, they didn't say anything so can I assume my car is ok?

I wouldn't assume anything in this regard. If your car falls in the range of models selected, you should ask.

[Diver]

Great, I don't have to worry about this one.

[MilehighM3]

Originally Posted by expertsedan

Anyone know when will the dealer contact us? I just called my service department they seems don't know this recall•••

It is not the dealers responsibility to contact you. When the parts are available and the recall is released, you will receive a letter from BMW NA.

[expertsedan]

Originally Posted by MilehighM3

It is not the dealers responsibility to contact you. When the parts are available and the recall is released, you will receive a letter from BMW NA.

Thanks for the information!