Mercedes Benz / Mercedes-Benz recall: Service brakes, hydraulic
Do not drive. NHTSA and the maker advise owners not to drive these vehicles until they are repaired.
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
Reduced brake performance or brake failure can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Mercedes Benz Amg R63 2007
- Mercedes Benz Gl320 2007–2009
- Mercedes Benz Gl350 2009
- Mercedes Benz Gl450 2007–2009
- Mercedes Benz Gl550 2008–2009
- Mercedes Benz Ml320 2007–2009
- Mercedes Benz Ml350 2006–2009
- Mercedes Benz Ml500 2006–2008
- Mercedes Benz Ml550 2008–2009
- Mercedes Benz R320 2007–2009
- Mercedes Benz R500 2006–2007
- Mercedes-Benz Amg Ml63 2007–2011
- Mercedes-Benz Gl350 2010–2012
- Mercedes-Benz Gl450 2010–2012
- Mercedes-Benz Gl550 2010–2012
- Mercedes-Benz Ml350 2010–2011
- Mercedes-Benz Ml450 2010–2011
- Mercedes-Benz Ml550 2010–2011
- Mercedes-Benz R350 2006–2012
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 24V298000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- Apr 26, 2024
- Owners notified
- May 24, 2024
- Vehicles or items affected
- 15,604
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Power assist › Vacuum
- Maker's own recall number
- 2024050001/2
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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Mercedes Benz / Mercedes-Benz recall: Service brakes, hydraulic May 9, 2022
- Chrysler / Mercedes Benz / Mercedes-Benz recall: Air bags Feb 11, 2016
- Mercedes-Benz recall: Fuel system, gasoline Dec 23, 2022
- Mercedes Benz / Mercedes-Benz recall: Communication Nov 1, 2019
- Mercedes-Benz recall: Suspension Apr 27, 2018
- Mercedes-Benz recall: Seat belts Jun 16, 2016
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.