OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
18E054000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Reported Jul 16, 2018 · TRW Automotive Inc
Summary
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.
Remedy
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.
This campaign page uses the representative official campaign record. Applicability-specific source variants appear on the linked vehicle pages. Recall counts refer to campaigns, not affected vehicles.
Vehicle entries in this campaign
This is model-level recall history. It does not confirm whether a particular VIN is affected or has received the repair. Check with NHTSA ↗