Mercedes-Benz to Recall About 1 Million Older Cars Worldwide
- Mercedes Benz recalled over one million cars after detecting possible problems with the brake system
- The models recalled include SUV series ML and GL that were produced between the years 2004 and 2015
- The company revealed that the brake booster could be affected by advanced corrosion in the joint area of the housing
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Mercedes-Benz has recalled about one million older cars produced between 2004 and 2015.
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According to Reuters, the company noted possible problems with the brake booster as the major reason for the Mercedes-Benz car recall.
Mercedes models affected
In a press statement released on Saturday, June 4, Mercedes said the models of the ML, GL (BR 164) and R-Class (BR 251) series and the R-Class luxury minivan could be affected by advanced corrosion.
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"We have found that in some of those vehicles, the function of the brake booster could be affected by advanced corrosion in the joint area of the housing," read the company's statement in part.
Mercedes explained that corrosion on the brake booster could lead to the connection between the brake pedal and the braking system being interrupted
“As a consequence, the service brake can stop functioning. In rare cases of very severe corrosion, it might be possible for a particularly strong or hard braking manoeuvre to cause mechanical damage to the brake booster, whereby the connection between brake pedal and brake system would fail,” the statement continued.
Mercedes inspection
It warned that these subjects the car to increased risk of crash or injury and warned customers not to drive the vehicles until the inspection is done.
Mercedes revealed that the inspection process will involve inspecting potentially affected vehicles "and depending on the results of the inspection, replacing the parts where necessary."
About 993,407 vehicles were being recalled worldwide, including about 70,000, according to a report by The Guardian.
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