The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·18E054000·Announced 2018-07-16

TRW Brake Caliper Piston Coating Defect Recall for Multiple Vehicle Brands

TRW is recalling brake caliper pistons with insufficient coating for vehicles from Volkswagen, Fiat Chrysler, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz to prevent reduced braking performance.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (brake system) that increases the risk of a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural vehicle defects.

Plain-English summary

TRW Automotive Inc has submitted a Defect Information Report regarding brake caliper pistons with an insufficient coating. This defect affects vehicles manufactured by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc., Fiat Chrysler USA, BMW of North America, LLC, and Mercedes-Benz. The insufficient coating may cause a reduction in braking performance, which increases the risk of a crash.

The recall began on July 16, 2018. Dealers for the affected manufacturers will inspect the brake caliper pistons and bleed the front and/or rear brake systems free of charge. TRW is working with these vehicle manufacturers to implement the corrective action.

Owners may contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.safercar.gov for more information.

The recalled product

Product
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC recall
Manufacturer
TRW Automotive Inc
Category
Vehicle — Brakes
Hazard
Affected units
179,179

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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