Dubai: BMW Middle East said Wednesday it will call in 6,296 BMW cars and 485 Rolls-Royce cars in the UAE for a vehicle checkup as the company has identified a potential "issue" with the power-braking system.
The problem identified is a potential leak in the power-braking system that could lead to vacuum loss and reduction of power-braking assistance, the company said. It added that BMW importers and Rolls-Royce Motor Car dealers have actively started to contact their customers via letters, emails and telephone calls requesting them to schedule an appointment for a vehicle check-up at their earliest convenience.
"That we are recalling all the cars does not necessarily mean that there is a problem with each of them," a BMW Middle East spokesperson told Gulf News.
Thorough check
A correction of the fault will require between one and four hours and vehicles will be thoroughly checked in this time, BMW said, adding that there will be no cost to the customer. "The safety of our customers is paramount to us. We will continue to work closely with our importers to ensure a smooth and seamless execution of this service campaign," said Phil Horton, Managing Director of BMW Group Middle East.
Last Friday, BMW Group announced a worldwide recall of its 8- and 12-cylinder BMW 5, 6 and 7 series as well as Rolls-Royce models produced between July 2001 and November 2009 in view of the perceived problem in the braking system.
The recall affects up to 348,000 cars. BMW and Rolls-Royce are sold by separate distributors in the UAE.
BMW Middle East recently reported a 13 per cent increase in sales for the first half of this year, saying it sold 8,096 BMW and Mini vehicles in the region.
Sales rise
Rolls-Royce said in July it saw a 98 per cent sales rise in the Middle East, without giving numbers.
BMW's announcement for the global recall came as the Munich-based company said that group sales jumped by 16 per cent in September.
