BMW recalls cars amid brake fears

THE BMW car company is to recall about 26,000 of its vehicles in the UK as well as about 1,200 Rolls-Royces because of a braking problem.

By The Newsroom

Published 1st Oct 2010, 23:44 BST

The recall involves BMW 5, 6 and 7 series vehicles powered by V8 and V12 engines from the 2002-2010 model years and some Rolls-Royce Phantoms from the 2003-2010 model years.

The problem involves leaks that could develop in the power braking system.

A BMW spokesman yesterday said: "We are writing to all the owners involved asking them to arrange a service appointment.

"There have not been any accidents or injuries."

About 200,000 of the 340,000 vehicles being recalled around the world were sold in North America.

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