CarRecallWatch- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
- Problem
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2006-2012 ML-Class, GL-Class, and R-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. Moisture may accumulate and cause corrosion in the brake booster housing unit, which can result in reduced brake performance or brake failure.
- Risk
- Reduced brake performance or brake failure can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy has been performed. Dealers will remove the rubber sleeve, inspect the brake booster, and as necessary, replace the brake booster. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 30, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's numbers for this recall are 2022050014, 2022050015 2022090006, & 2022090007.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
Moisture can build up inside the brake booster housing of certain Mercedes-Benz ML-Class, GL-Class, and R-Class vehicles from model years 2006 and 2007. Over time, this moisture can cause corrosion, which may reduce brake performance or cause the brakes to fail.
Reduced braking or brake failure raises the risk of a crash. Because of this, the manufacturer advises owners not to drive affected vehicles until the remedy has been performed. Owners should contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer to schedule the repair.
The repair is free of charge. Dealers will remove the rubber sleeve, inspect the brake booster, and replace the brake booster if necessary. Owners can also contact Mercedes-Benz USA customer service at 1-800-367-6372, and should check their vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
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