BMW recall due to a fault with the power-braking system

[simke 0]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-11452486

The recall affects V8 and V12-powered BMW 5 Series, 6 Series, 7 Series, and Rolls-Royce models produced between July 2001 and November 2009

[hybrid 1044]

sweet .. im out of the build date ... just

[beemn 50]

sweet .. im out of the build date ... just

bugger, im in

[_Matt_ 42]

BMWs leak all sorts of sh*t, can they recall mine?

[Nobimmer 694]

Just out of curiosity, what happens now? Does one take their car into the dealer for a new one or do they just repair the fault?

[hybrid 1044]

Yeah, phone up a BMW dealer of choice and the carry out the work under the recall. They claim back to BMW NZ then onto BMW AG

[westy 614]

sweet .. im out of the build date ... just

Me too I think. Shall have to check build date.

2001 is a long way to go back.

[M5V8 337]

Just called Jeff Gray BMW service wellington.

Jeff from the service department checked my car in their computer which hooks to BMW Germany for any service recalls and said their is nothing outstanding for my car.

He stated the recall is for US / UK vehicles only as they are aware.

Anyone get any other information?

Edited October 3, 2010 by M5V8

[Palazzo 479]

The article states "globally, about 348000 cars are affected" and it would defy belief that NZ/Japanese models on their own are somehow built differently and therefore unaffected.

[M5V8 337]

I agree however the best concession I could gather from him was that IF NZ cars are included in the recall we would be contacted.