NHTSA Campaign 18V539000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Issued by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. · Reported Aug 16, 2018 · 9,044 vehicles affected
What's 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.
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| MERCEDES-BENZ | AMG GLE43 | 2018 | 9,044 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | AMG GLE63 | 2018 | 9,044 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | AMG GLE63S | 2018 | 9,044 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | AMG GLS63 | 2018 | 9,044 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | GLE 350 | 2018 | 9,044 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | GLS 450 | 2018 | 9,044 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | GLS 550 | 2018 | 9,044 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 18V539000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.