BMW has declared they will recall approximately 350,000 luxury cars worldwide as a result of problem with brakes.
The German auto maker said the recall was because of a fault in the power-braking system but the vehicles are not harmful.
The recall impacts V8 and V12 engine cars inside the BMW 5, 6 and 7 ranges, and even Rolls-Royce , a BMW subsidiary – created between July 2001 and November 2009.
Of the total, 11,427 vehicles – which includes 905 Rolls-Royces – are in the UK, and 198,000 in the USA.
Globally, 348,000 BMWs are affected, including further 5,800 Rolls-Royces.
‘Voluntary’ choice
“In the determined autos, a problem may develop in the power braking device, possibly leading to a vacuum reduction and consequent decrease in power braking support,” claimed the company in a statement.
However, mechanical braking is readily available to stop and slow the car, and there were no reported mishaps or injuries.
Any concerned BMW users need to get hold of the BMW client service phone number on 0800 325600
A BMW spokesperson informed the BBC that the condition was diagnosed via feedback via routine vehicle servicing, and that the recall is fully voluntary.
BMW’s share price fell 3% following the reports, to under 50 euros.
Nevertheless, their stock remains well up for that year, having rallied originating from a worth of 30 euros in March.
The news comes a day after the US National Highway traffic Safety Administration explained it was analyzing a possible power steering issue with the Mini – another brand owned by BMW.
It also comes a day right after BMW’s chairman, Norbert Reithofer, had his contract lengthened by 6 years.
