Buy me a coffee
⛔ Do not drive until fixed💥 Crash riskNHTSA 24V298📅 Apr 29, 2024

2006–2012 Mercedes-Benz R350 & 2007–2012 Mercedes-Benz GL450 + 12 more recall: brakes

⚠️ What's 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 1-800-367-6372. MMUSA's number for this recall is 2024050001/2. This recall is an expansion of previous recall number 22V-315.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
24V298000
Manufacturer recall #
2024050001/2
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Vehicles affected
15,604
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
Owner phone
1-800-367-6372
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
May 24, 2024
Recall started by
MFR
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.nhtsa.gov.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 24V298 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 24V298?

2006–2012 Mercedes-Benz R350 & 2007–2012 Mercedes-Benz GL450 + 12 more. 15,604 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-367-6372. Do not drive the vehicle until it is repaired.