A brake line may be too close to the steering shaft, which may allow the brake line to contact the shaft and eventually suffer damage and corrosion. A loss of brake fluid would illuminate the warning light as well as increase stopping distance, which could lead to a crash. Dealers will inspect the distance between the brake line and steering shaft joint, and increase the distance if needed. The recall began June 23, 2003.
 
Recalls
Recalls are issued for cars with safety-related defects or problems
2003 BMW X5
Brake Line May Be Too Close to the Steering Shaft Joint
Brakes, June 23, 2003