German automaker Mercedes-Benz is recalling 1 million old vehicles due to a problem in the brake system. The German Federal Agency for Motor Vehicles (KBA) said that this call is for the ML, GL and R-Class series produced in 2004-2015. The reason for the call was that the function of the brake booster was likely to be affected by corrosion.
993 thousand 407 vehicles are recalled worldwide
KBA said in a statement that 993 thousand 407 vehicles were recalled worldwide. 70,000 of these vehicles are located in Germany. In addition, KBA states, “Corrosion in the brake booster can, in the worst case, lead to a disconnection between the brake pedal and the brake system.” Said. He added that this could also cause the service brake to stop working.
Mercedes-Benz confirmed the call, stating that the move was based on “analysis of isolated reports for certain vehicles”. In addition, the company made a statement on the subject.
In rare cases of very severe corrosion, it may be possible for a particularly strong or hard braking maneuver to cause mechanical damage to the brake booster. Therefore, the connection between the brake pedal and the brake system fails. In such a rare case, it would not be possible to slow the vehicle with the service brake. This will increase the risk of accident or injury.
The company stated that owners of potentially affected vehicles will be contacted. He also said that they will start recalling vehicles immediately. However, Mercedes-Benz will also replace parts if necessary, depending on the results of the inspection.
The company also asked its customers not to use their vehicles until the inspection is over. Mercedes-Benz faced a similar situation on May 13. The automaker has decided to recall more than 292,000 vehicles in the US. The reason for this was that hard braking could cause mechanical damage to the booster and it would not be possible for the vehicles to stop with the brake pedal.
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