Mercedes-Benz R350, ML350 +7 more: Service brakes — vacuum

Affects Mercedes-Benz R350, ML350, AMG ML63, GL350, GL450, GL550, ML450, ML550, R550 · 2006–2012 — about 350K vehicles.

The hazard

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

What to do

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.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational