Mercedes-Benz recall: Service brakes, hydraulic
What is wrong
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018 S560 and S450 vehicles. These vehicles may be equipped with front brake components (brake discs, calipers, and pads) with different dimensions than specified for the vehicle.
What could happen
The incorrect size brake components may lead to the wrong replacement components fitted to the vehicle during brake repairs, possibly affecting braking performance and increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front brake system, free of charge. The recall began May 8, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020030020.
Vehicles covered
- Mercedes-Benz S 450 2018
- Mercedes-Benz S560 2018
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 19V915000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Dec 20, 2019
- Owners notified
- May 8, 2020
- Vehicles or items affected
- 75
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Apr 9, 2018 to Apr 28, 2018
- Part
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Pads; Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Caliper; Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc
- Maker's own recall number
- 2020030020
- Safety standard
- FMVSS 135
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.safercar.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Mercedes-Benz / Mercedes-Maybach recall: Electrical system May 20, 2022
- Mercedes-Benz recall: Air bags Jul 12, 2021
- Mercedes-Benz recall: Structure Mar 19, 2021
- Mercedes-Benz recall: Communication Feb 12, 2021
- Mercedes-Benz / Mercedes-Maybach recall: Electrical system Feb 5, 2021
- Mercedes-Benz recall: Electrical system Jul 31, 2020
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.