Service bulletin B011217

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NHTSA's summary

VISUAL INSPECTION OF BRAKE DISCS/ROTORS FOR NEW CAR DELIVERIES. Due to certain handling and environmental conditions, the brake rotors friction surface may be subject to the formation of surface rust. While the presence of surface rust does not represent an issue related to the safe or proper operation of the vehicle, BMW is conducting an evaluation of this condition to ensure customer satisfaction. Therefore, effective immediately, BMW is instituting a Pilot Program to evaluate rusted brake discs/rotors on new vehicles under the following conditions: Customer must not be inconvenienced to perform the evaluation Vehicle being evaluated must be scheduled for customer delivery within 10 days of the evaluation. At least one brake disc/rotor of the vehicle must show signs of surface rust as outlined in the matrix below. A PuMA Case must be submitted for each vehicle. Digital pictures of each of the four brake discs/rotors must be submitted with the Info PuMA Case Note: Pilot Program will run until September 1, 2017.

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Components

Brakes

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