NHTSA Recall 18V539000
NHTSA Campaign Id 18V539000; Date: Aug. 16, 2018
reduced braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2018 Mercedes Benz GLE350; 2018 Mercedes Benz GLE43; 2018 Mercedes Benz GLE63; 2018 Mercedes Benz Gle63s; 2018 Mercedes Benz GLS450; 2018 Mercedes Benz GLS550; 2018 Mercedes Benz GLS63
Component: Service Brakes
Manufactured by: Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc.
Affected Units:: 9,044
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
mbusa will notify owners, and dealers will bleed the rear axle brake system, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin in early september 2018. owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
Recall 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.
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