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certain cardone master cylinders with date codes lower than dca7078 sold as replacement equipment for use on the vehicles listed above. the seal on master cylinder can fail and leak brake fluid.

Corrective Action

loss of brake fluid can result in poor braking performance, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

Recall Notes

cardone will notify owners and offer to repurchase any defective master cylinders. the recall began during april 2007. owners can contact cardone at 1-800-777-4780.

2005 Bmw 325ci

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Master Cylinder

Consequence of Defect

certain cardone master cylinders with date codes lower than dca7078 sold as replacement equipment for use on the vehicles listed above. the seal on master cylinder can fail and leak brake fluid.

Corrective Action

loss of brake fluid can result in poor braking performance, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

Recall Notes

cardone will notify owners and offer to repurchase any defective master cylinders. the recall began during april 2007. owners can contact cardone at 1-800-777-4780.

2004 Bmw 325ci

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Master Cylinder

Consequence of Defect

certain cardone master cylinders with date codes lower than dca7078 sold as replacement equipment for use on the vehicles listed above. the seal on master cylinder can fail and leak brake fluid.

Corrective Action

loss of brake fluid can result in poor braking performance, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

Recall Notes

cardone will notify owners and offer to repurchase any defective master cylinders. the recall began during april 2007. owners can contact cardone at 1-800-777-4780.

2003 Bmw 325ci

Component

Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls

Consequence of Defect

on certain passenger vehicles, the window lifting anti-pinching device might not function properly.

Corrective Action

occupants could be pinched by a window that is being closed.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect, and if necessary, replace the electronic control unit for the window lifting anti-pinching device. owner notification began may 27, 2003. 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.

2003 Bmw 325ci

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Master Cylinder

Consequence of Defect

certain cardone master cylinders with date codes lower than dca7078 sold as replacement equipment for use on the vehicles listed above. the seal on master cylinder can fail and leak brake fluid.

Corrective Action

loss of brake fluid can result in poor braking performance, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

Recall Notes

cardone will notify owners and offer to repurchase any defective master cylinders. the recall began during april 2007. owners can contact cardone at 1-800-777-4780.

2003 Bmw 325ci

Component

Vehicle Speed Control

Consequence of Defect

on certain passenger and sport wagon vehicles with automatic transmissions, with the engine running, and the vehicle at rest, an increase of engine idle speed (up to 1,300 rpm) may occur.

Corrective Action

if a gear is selected, the driver may feel as if the vehicle is being pushed.

Recall Notes

dealers will reprogram the digital engine management control unit. owner notification began may 5, 2003. 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.

2001 Bmw 325ci

Component

Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Fan

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the engine auxiliary/cooling fan operation, including variable speed, is electronically controlled. failure of the fan motor can cause the electrical circuitry of the fan control unit to overload and fail, causing the fan to stop operating.

Corrective Action

if this were to occur, engine overheating and subsequent engine damage could result. in addition, it is possible for the failure of the electrical circuitry to cause a fire in the fan control unit located in the front of the engine compartment.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the fan. owner notification began september 28, 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.

2001 Bmw 325ci

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Master Cylinder

Consequence of Defect

certain cardone master cylinders with date codes lower than dca7078 sold as replacement equipment for use on the vehicles listed above. the seal on master cylinder can fail and leak brake fluid.

Corrective Action

loss of brake fluid can result in poor braking performance, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

Recall Notes

cardone will notify owners and offer to repurchase any defective master cylinders. the recall began during april 2007. owners can contact cardone at 1-800-777-4780.

2001 Bmw 325ci

Component

Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Fan

Consequence of Defect

on certain passenger vehicles, the engine auxiliary/cooling fan operation, including variable speed, is electronically controlled. failure of the fan motor can cause the electrical circuitry of the fan control unit to overload and fail, causing the fan to stop operating.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the fan. owner notification began september 28, 2001. this is a supplement to a recall that began during september 2001 (see recall campaign 01v206). 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.