NHTSA Recall 24V298000: Vacuum (service brakes)
Do not drive Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 15,604 vehicles. It affects 14 models including the Mercedes-Benz AMG ML63.
| NHTSA campaign | 24V298000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 2024050001/2 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC › POWER ASSIST › VACUUM |
| Report received | April 26, 2024 |
| Owner notification | May 24, 2024 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2006-2012 ML, GL, 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 on May 24, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MMUSA's number for this recall is 2024050001/2. This recall is an expansion of previous recall number 22V-315.
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 24V298000
| 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 | 2009, 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, 2008 |
| 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 |
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.