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Mercedes-Benz Recall 2018080013: Insufficient Coating On Rear Brake Caliper Pistons
2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE350
Reduced braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
- Summary
- 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.
- Actions
- 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.
- Documents (12)
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- RE: Recall Campaign 2018080013 Launch Notification MY18 166 292 (GLE-Class, GLS-Class, GLE-Coupe) Bleed Rear Brake System
- ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
- Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2018-4
- ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
- Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2019-1
- Recall Acknowledgement
- Defect Notice 573 Report
- Recall 573 Report - Amendment 1
- Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2018-3
- Recall Quarterly Report #5, 2019-3
- Recall Quarterly Report #6, 2019-4
- Recall Quarterly Report #4, 2019-2
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