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Recall 24V-298: 2007 Mercedes Benz AMG R63, 2007–2009 Mercedes Benz GL320 and 12 more

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC recall for service brakes, hydraulic, reported to NHTSA on Apr 26, 2024, covering about 15,604 vehicles.

Do not drive this vehicle until the recall repair is done.
NHTSA number
24V-298
Report date
Apr 26, 2024
Vehicles affected
15,604
Owners notified
May 24, 2024

The problem

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2006-2012 ML, GL, 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.

The risk

Reduced brake performance or brake failure can increase the risk of a crash.

The fix

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 on May 24, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MMUSA's number for this recall is 2024050001/2. This recall is an expansion of previous recall number 22V-315.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Recall details

ManufacturerMercedes-Benz USA, LLC
ComponentService Brakes, Hydraulic › Power Assist › Vacuum
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number24V298000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Mercedes Benz AMG R632007All years
Mercedes Benz GL3202007, 2008, 2009All years
Mercedes Benz GL5502008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012All years
Mercedes Benz ML3202007, 2008, 2009All years
Mercedes Benz ML5002006, 2007, 2008All years
Mercedes Benz ML5502008, 2009, 2010, 2011All years
Mercedes Benz R3202007, 2008, 2009All years
Mercedes Benz R5002006, 2007All years
Mercedes-Benz AMG ML632007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011All years
Mercedes-Benz GL3502009, 2010, 2011, 2012All years
Mercedes-Benz GL4502007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012All years
Mercedes-Benz ML3502006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011All years
Mercedes-Benz ML4502010, 2011All years
Mercedes-Benz R3502006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 24V-298?

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2006-2012 ML, GL, 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.

How is recall 24V-298 fixed?

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 on May 24, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MMUSA's number for this recall is 2024050001/2. This recall is an expansion of previous recall number 22V-315.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.