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NHTSA recall 18V539000

Service brakes, hydraulic

Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE43 and 6 more

Reported Aug 16, 20189,044 vehicles affectedMercedes-Benz USA, LLC.Maker’s number 2018080013Built Apr 5, 2018 – Jun 26, 2018

The defect

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.

The risk

Reduced braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.

The remedy

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.

Official recall at NHTSA ↗

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Vehicles in this recall

Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE43
2018
Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE63
2018
Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE63S
2018
Mercedes-Benz AMG GLS63
2018
Mercedes-Benz GLE 350
2018
Mercedes-Benz GLS 450
2018
Mercedes-Benz GLS 550
2018

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.