2006-2012 Mercedes Benz AMG R63, Mercedes Benz GL320 and others recall: vacuum
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC reported this safety recall on April 26, 2024. It covers about 15,604 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 15,604
- reported
- Apr 26, 2024
- owners notified
- May 24, 2024
- related complaints
- 170
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum
- 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.
- Risk
- Reduced brake performance or brake failure can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 24V298000
Affected vehicles
- Mercedes Benz AMG R63 2007 2007
- Mercedes Benz GL320 2007-2009 200720082009
- Mercedes Benz GL350 2009 2009
- Mercedes Benz GL450 2007-2009 200720082009
- Mercedes Benz GL550 2008-2009 20082009
- Mercedes Benz ML320 2007-2009 200720082009
- Mercedes Benz ML350 2006-2009 2006200720082009
- Mercedes Benz ML500 2006-2008 200620072008
- Mercedes Benz ML550 2008-2009 20082009
- Mercedes Benz R320 2007-2009 200720082009
- Mercedes Benz R500 2006-2007 20062007
- Mercedes-Benz AMG ML63 2007-2011 20072008200920102011
- Mercedes-Benz GL350 2010-2012 201020112012
- Mercedes-Benz GL450 2010-2012 201020112012
- Mercedes-Benz GL550 2010-2012 201020112012
- Mercedes-Benz ML350 2010-2011 20102011
- Mercedes-Benz ML450 2010-2011 20102011
- Mercedes-Benz ML550 2010-2011 20102011
- Mercedes-Benz R350 2006-2012 2006200720082009201020112012
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 170 complaints about brakes problems.
2007 Mercedes Benz AMG R632007 Mercedes Benz GL3202008 Mercedes Benz GL3202009 Mercedes Benz GL3202009 Mercedes Benz GL3502007 Mercedes Benz GL4502008 Mercedes Benz GL4502009 Mercedes Benz GL4502008 Mercedes Benz GL5502009 Mercedes Benz GL5502007 Mercedes Benz ML3202008 Mercedes Benz ML320
Questions about recall 24V298000
Is there a recall on the 2006-2012 Mercedes Benz AMG R63, Mercedes Benz GL320 and others vacuum?
Yes. Recall 24V298000, reported on April 26, 2024, covers about 15,604 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 24V298000?
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.
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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