CarRecallWatch- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
- Problem
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2022 S 500, Maybach S 580 4MATIC, 2021-2023 S 580 4MATIC, 2022 S 680 4MATIC, and 2023 S 580e 4MATIC vehicles. The front brake hoses may rupture and leak brake fluid.
- Risk
- A brake fluid leak can extend the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the front brake hoses, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 25, 2025. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2025030007.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
Certain Mercedes-Benz S-Class vehicles from 2021 through 2023 may have front brake hoses that can rupture and leak brake fluid. Brake fluid is essential to the hydraulic system that stops the car, so a leak can make it take longer to stop.
A brake fluid leak can extend the distance needed to stop the vehicle, which increases the risk of a crash. Owners should take this recall seriously and avoid delaying the repair.
Dealers will replace the front brake hoses free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 25, 2025. You can contact Mercedes-Benz USA customer service at 1-800-367-6372 (recall number 2025030007), and you should check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
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