Recall 24V-298
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC recalled the 2007 to 2011 Mercedes-Benz AMG ML63 and 13 other models: Service brakes, hydraulic (power assist, vacuum).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 24V-298
- Reported
- April 26, 2024
- Vehicles affected
- 15,604 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
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.
The risk
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-[removed]. MMUSA's number for this recall is 2024050001/2. This recall is an expansion of previous recall number 22V-315.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]
Affected vehicles
- Mercedes-Benz AMG ML63 2007 to 2011
- Mercedes-Benz AMG R63 2007
- Mercedes-Benz GL320 2007 to 2009
- Mercedes-Benz GL350 2009 to 2012
- Mercedes-Benz GL450 2007 to 2012
- Mercedes-Benz GL550 2008 to 2012
- Mercedes-Benz ML320 2007 to 2009
- Mercedes-Benz ML350 2006 to 2011
- Mercedes-Benz ML450 2010 to 2011
- Mercedes-Benz ML500 2006 to 2008
- Mercedes-Benz ML550 2008 to 2011
- Mercedes-Benz R320 2007 to 2009
- Mercedes-Benz R350 2006 to 2012
- Mercedes-Benz R500 2006 to 2007