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NHTSA 01V245📅 Jul 31, 2001

2001 BMW M3 recall: brakes

⚠️ What's wrong

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The two screws that secure the parking brake cable mounting bracket to the backing plate were not tightened properly. As a result, the screws could loosen and eventually fall into the parking brake drum.

💥 The risk

If this were to happen, the cable mounting bracket would no longer be fixed to the backing plate and the parking brake could no longer be applied on that side of the vehicle. It is also possible that a screw could lodge within the parking brake drum, impairing the free movement of the drum. This would produce noise, and could cause the parking brake on that side to lock up while driving.

🔧 The fix

Dealers will replace the parking brake cable attaching screws and secure them with the proper torque. Owner notification began october 4, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact BMW at 1-800-831-1117.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
01V245000
Manufacturer
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
Vehicles affected
2,438
Component
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL:LINKAGE AND CABLE
Owner phone
1-800-831-1117
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Oct 4, 2001
Built
Oct 1, 2000 – May 21, 2001
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 01V245 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 01V245?

2001 BMW M3. 2,438 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized BMW dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-831-1117.