REC-005438

active

2005–2013 Mercedes-Benz ML, GL and R Class

Category: Light Vehicle · Supplier: MERCEDES-BENZ AUSTRALIA/PACIFIC PTY LTD

Recall date: 17 May 2022

Defect

The sealing of the brake booster may reduce due to corrosion. The corrosion might lead to leakage of the brake booster and a reduction in braking performance. In cases of very severe corrosion, hard braking may damage the brake booster resulting in a reduction of braking performance.

Hazard

A reduction in braking performance could increase the risk of an accident causing injury or death to vehicle occupants and other road users.

Remedy

WARNING: Stop driving your vehicle immediately and contact an authorised Mercedes-Benz service centre to arrange for an inspection as soon as possible. Mercedes-Benz Authorised Service Centres will perform a visual inspection on your vehicle and if signs of advanced corrosion are present, will perform a guided diagnostic test. Replacement will be required if the brake booster does not pass this test. Mercedes-Benz will work with owners to arrange an alternate transport solution until the affected parts are replaced. Owners should contact their nearest authorised Mercedes-Benz service centre to arrange for an inspection as soon as possible. A full list of authorised Mercedes-Benz service centres can be found at https://www.mercedes-benz.com.au/passengercars/mercedes-benz-cars/dealer-locator.html Please refer the table below for Models, Model Years, and the first six digits of Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) of the affected vehicles: Model VIN first 6 Digits Year ML 280 WDC164 2005 - 2011 ML 300 WDC164 2005 - 2011 ML 320 WDC164 2005 - 2011 ML 350 WDC164 2005 - 2011 ML 500 WDC164 2005 - 2011 ML 63 WDC164 2005 - 2011 GL 320 WDC164 2006 - 2012 GL 350 WDC164 2006 - 2012 GL 420 WDC164 2006 - 2012 GL 450 WDC164 2006 - 2012 GL 500 WDC164 2006 - 2012 R 280 WDC251 2005 - 2016 R 300 WDC251 2005 - 2016 R 320 WDC251 2005 - 2016 R 350 WDC251 2005 - 2016 R 500 WDC251 2005 - 2016 R 63 WDC251 2005 - 2016 All R Class on the table after 2012 are vehicles that may have been privately imported into Australia.

What should you do?

Check your VIN below to confirm whether your specific vehicle is affected.
Contact the supplier — MERCEDES-BENZ AUSTRALIA/PACIFIC PTY LTD — or your nearest authorised dealer to arrange the recall remedy.
Recall repairs are free of charge. The manufacturer or supplier is legally required to fix the defect at no cost to you.
If you have difficulty getting the recall addressed, contact the Department of Infrastructure or your state's consumer protection agency.

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Source: vehiclerecalls.gov.au