Mercedes-benz Cars Gle: Rear Axle Brake Caliper May Not Have Been Manufactured According To Specification
Recall Summary Mercedes-Benz is recalling 3,780 GLE and GLS vehicles because hydrogen may be trapped in the rear brake caliper pistons, which could affect brake performance. The company will bleed the hydraulic brake system on the rear axle to address the issue. The recall applies to vehicles distributed in the United Kingdom.
- Recalling firm
- MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD
- Product
- Vehicles: MERCEDES-BENZ CARS GLE, MERCEDES-BENZ CARS GLS. Units affected: 3,780
- Reason
- Hydrogen may be embedded in the piston material of rear brake calipers. Remedy: Bleed the hydraulic brake system of the rear axle of affected vehicles.
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2018-10-01
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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