NHTSA Recall # | 127185 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 18V453000 |
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Manufacturer | BMW of North America, LLC |
Supplier | BMW |
Brand | BMW |
Model | X3 |
Model Year | 2019 |
Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONEN |
Date of notification | 31/08/18 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 16/04/18 |
End date of manufacturing | 01/06/18 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 06/07/18 |
Report created | 10/07/18 |
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Estimated number of affected units | 5594 |
Defect summary | 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. |
Consequence summary | A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash. |
Corrective action | 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 notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |