Mercedes-Benz Recalls 2018 GLE and GLS Models for Brake Defect
Mercedes-Benz is recalling 9,044 2018 GLE and GLS vehicles because rear brake caliper pistons may release gas, reducing braking performance.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect in the braking system that reduces braking performance and increases the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC is recalling certain 2018 model year Mercedes-Benz GLE350, GLS450, GLE43 AMG, GLE63 AMG, GLE63S AMG, and GLS63 AMG vehicles. The recall covers a total of 9,044 vehicles.
The defect involves rear brake caliper pistons that may not have been correctly coated. This issue can cause gas to be temporarily released into the rear brake hydraulic circuit, which reduces braking performance. Reduced braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.
Mercedes-Benz will notify owners, and dealers will bleed the rear axle brake system free of charge. The recall began on September 14, 2018. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- MERCEDES-BENZ GLS 450, AMG GLE63S, GLS 550, GLE 350
- Brand
- MERCEDES-BENZ
- Manufacturer
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
- Category
- Vehicle — Braking System
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 9,044
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (7)
- GLS 450
- AMG GLE63S
- GLS 550
- GLE 350
- AMG GLE43
- AMG GLE63
- AMG GLS63
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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