BMW 7 SERIES recall: Front brake efficiency may be reduced
- What's wrong
- The connection sleeves of the engine oil cooler pipes (feed and return) may not have been crimped correctly. This may result in the connection sleeves becoming loose and engine oil suddenly escaping. If the oil gets to the front brake discs the efficiency could be…
- What to do
- Contact a BMW dealer to book the free repair. Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check the connection sleeves for the engine oil cooler pipes. Where necessary replace the pipes.
What’s wrong
The connection sleeves of the engine oil cooler pipes (feed and return) may not have been crimped correctly. This may result in the connection sleeves becoming loose and engine oil suddenly escaping. If the oil gets to the front brake discs the efficiency could be adverely affected.
The fix
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check the connection sleeves for the engine oil cooler pipes. Where necessary replace the pipes.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 SERIES | 10 May 2016 | 27 Mar 2017 | 37 |
How to check your vehicle
Use the official DVSA checker with your registration number to see if your exact vehicle is included. If it is, the manufacturer should have written to the registered keeper. The repair is free, even if you bought the vehicle second-hand.
Updated 22 May 2017. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.