Mercedes-Benz is recalling the ML, GL and R-Class models produced between 2006 and 2012 due to a possible problem with their brakes. After extensive analysis, the German brand revealed that a brake component may have been damaged by prolonged exposure to water.
Following the developments, Mercedes-Benz advised 292 thousand SUV owners not to drive their vehicles until they pass the security check. The manufacturer, which does not want vehicle owners to even take their vehicles to the service, announced that they will pay the towing costs of the vehicle themselves. Even this statement is enough to explain the seriousness of the situation.
Mercedes-Benz recommends that vehicles with problems not be used!
In the statement made by Mercedes-Benz USA the other day, it was stated that there has been no accident, injury or death related to this issue so far. However, the German manufacturer is recalling 292 thousand vehicles in order to avoid possible accidents in the future.
To slow down or stop troubled vehicles, press the brake pedal harder than usual. Stating that it may need to be pressed hard, Mercedes-Benz used the following statements in its statement on the subject:
Moisture can pass under a rubber sleeve attached around the brake booster housing. After being outside for a long time or in conjunction with significant exposure to water, this can cause corrosion in the coupling area of the brake booster housing. Thus, a vacuum leak may occur in the brake booster.
In rare cases of severe corrosion, the application of forceful or hard braking can cause mechanical damage to the brake booster and potentially cause complete brake failure. This can also result in an accident
Automobile manufacturer advises customers who own vehicles not to drive until they have been checked and, if necessary, repaired. Mercedes-Benz will start notifying vehicle owners by mail from 27 May.
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