BMW X5: Brakes

Affects BMW X5 · 2005 — about 30 vehicles.

The hazard

On certain vehicles, the brake line support bracket within the front left wheel well may not have been spot welded according to specification and could loosen. If this happened, the front left brake hose could rub/chafe against the wheel well. Over time, the hose could become damaged to the point where a loss of brake fluid could occur. Correction: Dealers will secure the bracket using rivets.

What to do

Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational