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.