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Mercedes NZ recalls nearly 2000 vehicles

by Zane Shackleton
May 19, 2022

Mercedes-Benz New Zealand has recalled nearly 2,000 vehicles due to a concern with the fitted brake booster.

The recall affects 1,982 ML-Class, GL-Class and R-Class models built between 2005 and 2013.

Mercedes says they have identified that the “function of the brake booster could be affected by advanced corrosion in the joint area of the housing.”

“After extended time in the field and in conjunction with significant water exposure, this corrosion might lead to a leakage of the brake booster,” Mercedes says.

“In this case, the brake force support might be reduced, leading to an increase in the brake pedal force required from the driver to decelerate the vehicle and/or to a potentially increased stopping distance.

“This may be accompanied by a hissing or airflow noise when applying the brake.”

In severe cases, Mercedes admits the issue can increase the risk of an accident.

Affected owners should already have been made aware of the recall. They are asked to not drive their vehicles until an inspection has happened.

“We deeply regret any resulting inconvenience,” Mercedes concludes. “[But we] consider it our duty to act consistently and decisively in line with our brand promise.”

Affected vehicle models by model year:

WDC164ML 280 CDI2007-2010
WDC164ML 300 CDI2010-2011
WDC164ML 350 CDI2005-2012
WDC164ML 3502005-2012
WDC164ML 420 CDI2006-2010
WDC164ML 5002005-2012
WDC164ML 63 AMG2006-2011
WDC164GL 320 CDI2006-2011
WDC164GL 350 CDI2011-2012
WDC164GL 450 CDI2006-2013
WDC164GL 5002006-2012
WDC251R 320 CDI2006-2011
WDC251R 3502006-2012
WDC251R 5002006-2008
WDC251R 63 AMG2006-2010
WDC251R 350 CDI2010-2013
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