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(314) 500-HURTIn recent times, BMW has recalled over 1.5 million vehicles around the globe. Several models were reported to have potential flaws in their braking systems, according to the NHTSA reports. These brake defects can lead to serious safety concerns on the road. If you’re a BMW owner, you need to understand the details of this recall and how to respond to ensure your safety. If you are already dealing with losses from a crash caused by defective brakes, you have grounds to seek justice. Reach out to a car accident lawyer at Burger Law for proper guidance on your legal options.
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Vehicle recalls are not uncommon in the automotive industry, but they always raise concerns about safety. In the case of BMW, recent brake-related problems have surfaced, prompting a recall to prevent car accidents and injuries.
The issue involves potential malfunctions in the braking system, which could lead to diminished stopping power or complete brake failure. These defects have been detected during inspections and routine servicing, and BMW has taken swift action to halt the global sale of the identified models.
BMW has urged vehicle owners to stop driving their cars immediately if they experience signs of braking issues. They advised that owners should not delay getting their vehicles inspected and repaired to avoid potential hazards on the road.
The recall affects various BMW models, including several popular series. While the exact models and production dates are listed in the official recall notice, some of the frequently mentioned vehicles include:
Owners of these models should carefully review the recall notice to confirm whether their vehicle is affected. You can also check your car’s recall status on BMW’s website or through the NHTSA recall database.
Vehicle recalls are issued when a manufacturer or a regulatory agency identifies a defect in a vehicle that poses a significant safety risk. In the case of BMW’s brake issues, the recall is triggered by the potential danger these faulty brakes pose to drivers, passengers and others on the road. In this case, the power assist feature in the BMW braking system fails to activate, leading to increased braking distances.
Several BMW owners have reported warning messages like reduced braking assist and parking brake malfunction, along with automatic activation of the parking or emergency brake. The discovery of these defects is sufficient reason to issue a recall to prevent potential accidents.
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If you receive a recall notice from BMW, you need to investigate your vehicle to see if it’s affected by the current BMW brake recall. If your car model is listed in the recall notice, you should contact your local BMW dealer or service center to schedule a repair. Usually, the repair will be free of charge and, in most cases, BMW will reimburse the dealer the total cost of repairs.
If you’ve already experienced a crash due to BMW’s faulty braking system, you may have grounds to pursue legal action for your injuries. Your lawyer can help hold the manufacturer accountable for your accident-related injuries. This is an important step especially if you need financial help to cover medical bills, lost wages and other damages caused by the crash.
If you or a loved one suffered injuries due to defective BMW brakes, you may have grounds to recover damages from the vehicle manufacturer. BMW has a duty to ensure their vehicles are safe, and when they fail to do so, they should be held liable for the harm caused. A car accident lawyer in St. Louis will evaluate your case, investigate the defect and help file a car accident claim to pursue compensation for your injuries. Contact us or call us at (314) 500-HURT today to protect your rights and secure the compensation you deserve.
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This page has been written, edited, and reviewed by a team of legal writers following our comprehensive editorial guidelines. This page was approved by Founding Partner, Gary Burger who has more than 30 years of legal experience as a practicing personal injury trial attorney. Gary’s robust legal knowledge is recognized by his peers as demonstrated by his industry awards and frequent Continuing Legal Education (CLE) lectures.
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