NHTSA Recall 01V245000: Linkage and cable (parking brake)
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 2,438 vehicles. It affects 2001 BMW M3.
| NHTSA campaign | 01V245000 |
|---|---|
| Component | PARKING BRAKE › CONVENTIONAL › MECHANICAL › LINKAGE AND CABLE |
| Report received | July 31, 2001 |
| Owner notification | October 4, 2001 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety 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.
Remedy
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.
Notes
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 01V245000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| BMW M3 | 2001 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.