2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG Gle43, Mercedes-Benz AMG Gle63 and others recall: service brakes, hydraulic
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. reported this safety recall on August 16, 2018. It covers about 9,044 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 9,044
- reported
- Aug 16, 2018
- owners notified
- Sep 14, 2018
- related complaints
- 13
Service brakes, hydraulic
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- Reduced braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.
- 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.
Recall number 18V539000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 13 complaints about brakes problems.
Questions about recall 18V539000
Is there a recall on the 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG Gle43, Mercedes-Benz AMG Gle63 and others service brakes, hydraulic?
Yes. Recall 18V539000, reported on August 16, 2018, covers about 9,044 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 18V539000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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