SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Published August 21, 2018 · Recall initiated: August 16, 2018
What's the hazard
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE350 4Matic, GLE350, GLS450 4Matic, GLS550 4matic, GLE43 AMG 4Matic, GLE63 AMG 4Matic, GLE63S AMG 4Matic, and GLS63 AMG 4Matic vehicles. The rear brake caliper pistons on these vehicles may not have been correctly coated, causing gas to become temporarily released into the rear brake hydraulic circuit, reducing braking performance.
What to do
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will bleed the rear axle brake system, free of charge. The recall began September 14, 2018. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2018080013.
Recall details
- Brand
- MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model
- GLS 450
- Manufacturer
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Lot
- 2018 MERCEDES-BENZ GLS 450 | 2018 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GLE63S | 2018 MERCEDES-BENZ GLS 550 | 2018 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE 350 | 2018 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GLE43 | 2018 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GLE63 | 2018 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GLS63
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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