NHTSA recall 18V-453: Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BMW of North America, LLC · Reported July 6, 2018 · 2 affected model years

Service Brakes, Hydraulic recall

18V-453
July 6, 2018 · BMW of North America, LLC
Problem
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018-2019 BMW X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i and certain 2019 X4 xDrive30i and X4 M40i vehicles. The rear brake caliper pistons on these vehicles may have an insufficient coating, potentially reducing rear brake performance.
Safety risk
A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will bleed the rear brake circuit, free of charge. The recall began August 31, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign number18V453000
ManufacturerBMW of North America, LLC
Report dateJuly 6, 2018
ComponentService Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper
Fixed over the airNo

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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