October 2010

BMW is currently undertaking a massive worldwide recall of up to 348 000 vehicles which may be affected by a brake leak. The vehicles under the recall were produced between the 2002 and 2010 model years and include the BMW 5 Series, 6 Series, 7 Series, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars and BMW Alpina B. All are V8 and V12 engine vehicles. While BMW is now joining the long list of car manufacturers who have been forced to recall faulty vehicles in recent years, it should be noted that this particular fault will not place drivers in mortal danger. If a vehicle is affected, a small leak develops in the power braking system, causing a vacuum loss which in turn leads to a reduction of power braking assistance. However, mechanical braking is not affected and drivers will still be able to slow and stop their vehicles. Drivers who experience reduced power braking assistance are encouraged to schedule a service appointment with an Authorized BMW Center as soon as possible. Furthermore, all drivers of potentially affected BMWs will receive a letter asking them to schedule a service appointment with an Authorized BMW Center – all of which are being supplied with the necessary replacement parts.

SAVRALA comments “BMW has for many years been a very good supplier of vehicles to the car rental industry and there is no record of poor build quality. Currently our industry does not have any of the vehicles being recalled on fleet and this does not pose a threat or inconvenience to our customers and clients.”