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- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
- Problem
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2006-2012 ML, GL, 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 on May 24, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MMUSA's number for this recall is 2024050001/2. This recall is an expansion of previous recall number 22V-315.
- 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
Certain 2006-2012 Mercedes-Benz ML, GL, and R-Class vehicles may have moisture accumulating inside the brake booster housing. Over time this can cause corrosion, which may reduce braking performance or lead to brake failure.
Reduced braking or brake failure raises the risk of a crash. Owners are advised not to drive the affected vehicle until the remedy has been performed. This recall expands a previous recall, 22V-315.
The repair is free at an authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer: the technician will remove the rubber sleeve, inspect the brake booster, and replace it if needed. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 24, 2024. You can contact Mercedes-Benz USA customer service at 1-800-367-6372, and you can check your VIN for open recalls.
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