MERCEDES BENZ AMG GLE43 2018: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V539000

Make Model Year
MERCEDES BENZ AMG GLE43 2018
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2018-09-14 2018-08-16 2018-08-21

Production Dates: 2018-04-05 - 2018-06-26

Manufacturers Involved: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 2018080013

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 9044

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

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.

Consequence

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.

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.