Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
TRW
Model Of Vehicle
BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
18E054000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Effect Of Defect
The Insufficient Coating May Cause A ReduCTIon In Braking Performance, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
TRW Automotive Inc
Start Of Manufacture
20180320
End Of Manufacture
20180523
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
179179
Date Owners Notified
20180716
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
TRW Automotive, Inc.
Date Report Received
20180716