NHTSA Recall 02V088000: Rotor (service brakes)
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 799 vehicles. It affects 2002 BMW 325XI.
| NHTSA campaign | 02V088000 |
|---|---|
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR › DISC › ROTOR |
| Report received | March 18, 2002 |
| Owner notification | March 25, 2002 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
On certain passenger vehicles, a problem in the manufacturing process of the rear brake rotors may have resulted in the creation of a crack where the brake disc and the parking brake drum meet. Further cracking of the rotor could occur due to braking torque when the vehicle is driven and the brakes are applied. The brake drum, connected to the wheel hub, would completely separate from the disc.
Safety risk
If this happened, the wheel would continue to turn, but the disc would stop, and there would be no braking capacity at that wheel, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace both rear brake rotors. Owner notification began march 25, 2002. 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
Customers can 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 02V088000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| BMW 325XI | 2002 |
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.