NHTSA recall 18V-539 (18V539000)
service brakes, hydraulic recall reported August 16, 2018 - about 9,044 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 18V539000
- Also written as
- 18V-539
- Manufacturer number
- 2018080013
- Reported
- August 16, 2018
- Vehicles affected
- ~9,044
- Component
- service brakes, hydraulic
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
Reduced braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 18V-539 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.