NHTSA Recall 22V315000: Vacuum (service brakes)
Do not drive Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 350,294 vehicles. It affects 15 models including the Mercedes-Benz AMG ML63.
| NHTSA campaign | 22V315000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | See Recall Schedule |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC › POWER ASSIST › VACUUM |
| Report received | May 9, 2022 |
| Owner notification | June 30, 2022 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2006-2012 ML-Class, GL-Class, and R-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. Moisture may accumulate and cause corrosion in the brake booster housing unit, which can result in reduced brake performance or brake failure.
Safety risk
Reduced brake performance or brake failure can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 22V315000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz AMG ML63 | 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 |
| Mercedes-Benz AMG R63 | 2007 |
| Mercedes-Benz GL320 | 2007, 2008, 2009 |
| Mercedes-Benz GL350 | 2010, 2011, 2012 |
| Mercedes-Benz GL450 | 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 |
| Mercedes-Benz GL550 | 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 |
| Mercedes-Benz ML320 | 2007, 2008, 2009 |
| Mercedes-Benz ML350 | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 |
| Mercedes-Benz ML450 | 2010, 2011 |
| Mercedes-Benz ML500 | 2006, 2007 |
| Mercedes-Benz ML550 | 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 |
| Mercedes-Benz R320 | 2007, 2008, 2009 |
| Mercedes-Benz R350 | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 |
| Mercedes-Benz R500 | 2006, 2007 |
| Mercedes-Benz R550 | 2008 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.