Rear Break Recall Campaign B340418

Bolt1949 · 07-25-2018, 05:01 PM

FYI, I learned today there is apparently a new recall campaign for rear brakes. I'm scheduled to have it done next week. Off the record, I was told it has to do with air in the brake lines. Below is information from my service appointment confirmation. This recall does NOT pop up when I enter my VIN under the owners tab on the BMW NA website.

"Factory Recall Campaign - B340418 Recall: Rear Brakes"

Bolt1949 · 07-25-2018, 05:07 PM

Looking at recent threads I found this recall has previously been noted (see Rear Brake Recall). Kudos to posters for sharing this information.

Aaaaaaaaa · 07-25-2018, 05:24 PM

So how do we find out if our vehicles are affected?

Ragnarkov · 07-25-2018, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by pheerIx

So how do we find out if our vehicles are affected?

I would call your dealership and just ask. Mine called me last week to ask me when I wanted to come in. I'm waiting till first week of Aug. so I can get a loaner. all their loaners were booked till then.

bmtespar · 07-25-2018, 07:40 PM

Isn’t this for m brakes only? I know, that is 98% of the community, but wanted to clarify.

DW_x3m40i · 07-27-2018, 11:09 PM

Here's some more details about it on BMWBLOG. Looks like all X vehicles.

https://www.bmwblog.com/2018/07/27/b...d-x6-vehicles/

You can also check for open recalls using your vin through bmws website.

https://www.bmwusa.com/safety-and-emission-recalls.html

Ragnarkov · 07-27-2018, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by DW_x3m40i

Here's some more details about it on BMWBLOG. Looks like all X vehicles.

https://www.bmwblog.com/2018/07/27/b...d-x6-vehicles/

You can also check for open recalls using your vin through bmws website.

https://www.bmwusa.com/safety-and-emission-recalls.html

I wonder if it's a US only VIN based site. My VIN keeps coming up invalid.

arciga18 · 07-28-2018, 07:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Ragnarkov

Quote:

Originally Posted by DW_x3m40i

Here's some more details about it on BMWBLOG. Looks like all X vehicles.

https://www.bmwblog.com/2018/07/27/b...d-x6-vehicles/

You can also check for open recalls using your vin through bmws website.

https://www.bmwusa.com/safety-and-emission-recalls.html

I wonder if it's a US only VIN based site. My VIN keeps coming up invalid.

My US vin shows up as invalid.

rrao56 · 07-30-2018, 03:33 AM

I’ve just had a letter saying
URGENT SAFETY RECALL
Delivery stop- Bleeding brake system

Is this the same issue?

d00b · 07-30-2018, 06:39 PM

Just called my service department and they are not aware of this issue yet.

Seems there is always a discrepancy from dealer to dealer in how they handle these situations.

Cheers,

Bolt1949 · 07-30-2018, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by rrao56

I’ve just had a letter saying
URGENT SAFETY RECALL
Delivery stop- Bleeding brake system

Is this the same issue?

Yes, this is the same recall issue. The "Delivery Stop" that pops up on the "dealer-eyes only" screen presumably means that the dealership should not deliver the vehicle to a buyer until the issue is addressed. BTW - I haven't noticed any problems with the rear brakes over 3,300 mostly highway miles, but am scheduled to have this addressed later this week.

TxHornX3M40iGuy · 08-13-2018, 10:59 PM

I need to schedule mine to look at a few noises and misc items so I'll add this to the list... :/

darrylo · 08-14-2018, 12:54 AM

On a lark, I tried my x30i VIN, and it didn't initially work. That's when I discovered that the BMW website devs are idiots, and require all uppercase letters if you have any.

(Yes, while US federal requirements specify the use of uppercase letters for the VIN, there's no sane reason to require users to input uppercase letters.)

swestland85 · 08-14-2018, 03:59 AM

It's a recall in Holland as well, not sure if it's just the regular brakes or also affecting the M performance brakes.

Description is as follows:

Quote:

Date RDW 10-07-2018

Merk/Type - BMW X3
- BMW X4

Category defective Motor vehicles and trailers - braking device
Description defective The brake pistons of the rear brakes may have been incorrectly coated. This can create air formation in the hydraulic brake system.

Material consequences If air formation occurs in the brake system, part of the braking system may fall away. The driver notices a longer stroke in the brake pedal and a reduced braking capacity.

Possible danger A (traffic) accident with personal injury

Description of the recovery The vehicle owner is requested to make an appointment with a brand dealer. The dealer will refresh the brake fluid of the hydraulic brake system.

Quick18 · 08-14-2018, 04:51 AM

My 2018 X3 M40i VIN works when I enter the entire VIN. It was built in March 2018 and shows no open recalls

GT500R · 08-14-2018, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Quick18

My 2018 X3 M40i VIN works when I enter the entire VIN. It was built in March 2018 and shows no open recalls

I have same build date (maybe April) and showed no recalls.

I also was in the dealer for an oil change at 6k miles and my SA said no open recalls.

RocketRomeo · 08-15-2018, 02:26 PM

For the UK we can check on the government website...

https://www.gov.uk/check-vehicle-recall

My car apparently has no open recalls... do different countries/regions have different brake parts?? Seems strange as they are all made in the US (and now S. Africa)

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Bolt1949 Private First Class 107 Rep 178 Posts Drives: 2024 X5 40i Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (0) Garage List 2024 BMW 40i [0.00]	Looking at recent threads I found this recall has previously been noted (see Rear Brake Recall). Kudos to posters for sharing this information.
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bmtespar Major 709 Rep 1,066 Posts Drives: 19 X3 30i, 18 230iX Vert Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Atlanta Ga iTrader: (0)	Isn’t this for m brakes only? I know, that is 98% of the community, but wanted to clarify.
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DW_x3m40i Private 40 Rep 77 Posts Drives: X3m40i Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: SF iTrader: (0) Garage List 2018 BMW/X3 m40i [0.00]	Here's some more details about it on BMWBLOG. Looks like all X vehicles. https://www.bmwblog.com/2018/07/27/b...d-x6-vehicles/ You can also check for open recalls using your vin through bmws website. https://www.bmwusa.com/safety-and-emission-recalls.html
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rrao56 Audi convert to BMW 10 Rep 39 Posts Drives: G01 M40i, (previously RS6,S5.. Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Dorset iTrader: (0)	Urgent safety recall I’ve just had a letter saying URGENT SAFETY RECALL Delivery stop- Bleeding brake system Is this the same issue? __________________ X3 GO1 M40i in Carbon Black
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d00b New Member 4 Rep 13 Posts Drives: n/a Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: B.C. iTrader: (0)	Just called my service department and they are not aware of this issue yet. Seems there is always a discrepancy from dealer to dealer in how they handle these situations. Cheers,
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TxHornX3M40iGuy TXHornX3M340iGuy 129 Rep 258 Posts Drives: Alpine White BMW X3 M40i Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Austin,TX iTrader: (0)	I need to schedule mine to look at a few noises and misc items so I'll add this to the list... :/
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darrylo Head Idiot 251 Rep 551 Posts Drives: 2018 G01 X3 x30i Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: US iTrader: (0)	On a lark, I tried my x30i VIN, and it didn't initially work. That's when I discovered that the BMW website devs are idiots, and require all uppercase letters if you have any. (Yes, while US federal requirements specify the use of uppercase letters for the VIN, there's no sane reason to require users to input uppercase letters.)
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Quick18 Private 29 Rep 52 Posts Drives: X3 M40i Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: North Carolina iTrader: (0)	My 2018 X3 M40i VIN works when I enter the entire VIN. It was built in March 2018 and shows no open recalls
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RocketRomeo First Lieutenant 171 Rep 304 Posts Drives: X3 M40i Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: East Midlands (UK) iTrader: (0)	For the UK we can check on the government website... https://www.gov.uk/check-vehicle-recall My car apparently has no open recalls... do different countries/regions have different brake parts?? Seems strange as they are all made in the US (and now S. Africa)
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