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BMW recalls cars amid brakes fears
worldtraveller
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The BMW car company is to recall around 26,000 BMW models in the UK as well as about 1,200 Rolls-Royces due to a braking problem, it has been announced.
The recall involves BMW 5, 6 and 7 Series vehicles powered by V8 and V12 engines from the 2002-2010 model years and some Rolls-Royce Phantom cars from the 2003-2010 model years.
The problem involves leaks which could develop in the power braking system, leading to vacuum loss and a reduction in power braking assistance.
Mechanical braking is still available to slow and stop the vehicle, BMW said.
A spokesman added: "We are writing to all the owners involved asking them to arrange a service appointment.
"There have not been any accidents or injuries."
The problem has prompted BMW of North America to recall nearly 200,000 of the vehicles.
PA
The recall involves BMW 5, 6 and 7 Series vehicles powered by V8 and V12 engines from the 2002-2010 model years and some Rolls-Royce Phantom cars from the 2003-2010 model years.
The problem involves leaks which could develop in the power braking system, leading to vacuum loss and a reduction in power braking assistance.
Mechanical braking is still available to slow and stop the vehicle, BMW said.
A spokesman added: "We are writing to all the owners involved asking them to arrange a service appointment.
"There have not been any accidents or injuries."
The problem has prompted BMW of North America to recall nearly 200,000 of the vehicles.
PA
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wonder if they will look at the indicator issues while they are in?
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German "engineering", don't you just love it?!
"wonder if they will look at the indicator issues while they are in?" Not confined to BMWs though, the same design fault seems to afflict most, Volvos, Mercedes Benz, VWs and all 16s without exception! 0 -
pulliptears wrote: »wonder if they will look at the indicator issues while they are in?
PT, I would be thrown into the MSE Lion Pit for saying that!
Personally, I thought BMWs did not have brakes.
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Oh come on..BMW drivers using their brakes.....What a ridiculous idea
"The whole problem with the world is that fools and fanatics are always so certain of themselves, but wiser people so full of doubts."
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