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Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC - Brake Booster Corrosion May Impair Braking
Published: April 26, 2024Recall ID: 24V298000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Reduced brake performance or brake failure can increase the risk of a crash.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Brake Booster Corrosion May Impair Braking
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Brake Booster Corrosion May Impair Braking |
| Nhtsa id | 24V298000 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V298000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | Yes |
| Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC |
| Defect summary | 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. |
| Completion rate | 2.81 |
| Corrective action | 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. |
| Consequence summary | Reduced brake performance or brake failure can increase the risk of a crash. |
| Mfr campaign number | 2024050001/2 |
| Potentially affected | 15604 |
| Report received date | 2024-04-26T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |
Overview
- Recalling FirmMercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Risk LevelSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC