NHTSA recall 22V-315 (22V315000)
service brakes, hydraulic recall reported May 9, 2022 - about 350,294 vehicles affected.
NHTSA marks this campaign DO NOT DRIVE.
Stop driving the vehicle until the recall repair is done. Contact your dealer immediately; the repair is free.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 22V315000
- Also written as
- 22V-315
- Reported
- May 9, 2022
- Vehicles affected
- ~350,294
- Component
- service brakes, hydraulic
What is being recalled
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2006-2012 ML-Class, GL-Class, 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.
Why it is dangerous
Reduced brake performance or brake failure can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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 June 30, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's numbers for this recall are 2022050014, 2022050015 2022090006, & 2022090007.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 22V-315 when calling a dealer.
Affected 2 models
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.