BMW has claimed it will recall close to 350,000 luxury cars across the world due to a problem with brakes. This problem has been adressed by the company in their last statement.
The German company claimed the recall was caused by a fault on the power-braking system but the cars were not dangerous.
The recall impacts V8 and V12 engine cars within the BMW 5, 6 and 7 ranges, and Rolls-Royce - a BMW subsidiary - built between July 2001 and November 2009.
From the total, 11,427 vehicles - which include 905 Rolls-Royces - are in the uk, and 198,000 in the USA.
Internationally, 348,000 BMWs are affected, including further 5,800 Rolls-Royces.
'Voluntary' option
"In the damaged cars, a leak may build up in the power braking device, possibly causing a vacuum damage and consequent decrease in power braking assistance," said the organization in a declaration.
Nonetheless, mechanical braking continues to be available to slow and stop the vehicle, and there were no reported mishaps or injuries.
Any worried BMW users need to call the BMW client care telephone number on 0800 325600
A BMW spokesman stated to the BBC that the main problem was uncovered by way of feedback via routine vehicle servicing, and that the recall is totally voluntary.
BMW's share price fell 3% after the news, to beneath 50 euros.
Nevertheless, their stock stays well up for the year, having rallied coming from a price of 30 euros in March.
The reports occured a day following the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration claimed it was looking at a possible power steering problem with the Mini - one more brand owned by BMW.
What's more, it comes a day just after BMW's chairman, Norbert Reithofer, had his contract lengthened by 6 years.
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