9999 TRW BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY Recall

Campaign:

18E054000 on 07/18/2018

Component:

Service brakes, hydraulic

Manufactured:

03/19/2018 - 05/22/2018

Affected:

179,179

Defect:

Trw automotive inc (trw) has submitted a defect information report based upon decisions made by volkswagen group of america, inc., fiat chrysler usa, bmw of north america, llc and mercedes-benz to conduct recalls to inspect, and bleed the front and/or rear brake system, due to the brake caliper pistons having an insufficient coating.

Consequence:

The insufficient coating may cause a reduction in braking performance, increasing the risk of a crash.

Correction:

Trw is working with the affected vehicle manufacturers. the recall began july 16, 2018. dealers for those manufacturers will inspect the brake caliper pistons, and bleed the brakes, free of charge.

Notes:

Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

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