recall information
Recall number
REC-005438
Campaign number
RC3020 / 3020A
Original published date
make and model information
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
ML, GL and R Class
Year range
2005 - 2013
Affected units
17,687
Identifying features
VIN (Vehicle identification number)
What are the defects?
The sealing of the brake booster may reduce due to corrosion. The corrosion might lead to leakage of the brake booster and a reduction in braking performance. In cases of very severe corrosion, hard braking may damage the brake booster resulting in a reduction of braking performance.
What are the hazards?
A reduction in braking performance could increase the risk of an accident causing injury or death to vehicle occupants and other road users.
What should consumers do?
WARNING: Stop driving your vehicle immediately and contact an authorised Mercedes-Benz service centre to arrange for an inspection as soon as possible.
Mercedes-Benz Authorised Service Centres will perform a visual inspection on your vehicle and if signs of advanced corrosion are present, will perform a guided diagnostic test. Replacement will be required if the brake booster does not pass this test. Mercedes-Benz will work with owners to arrange an alternate transport solution until the affected parts are replaced.
Owners should contact their nearest authorised Mercedes-Benz service centre to arrange for an inspection as soon as possible.
A full list of authorised Mercedes-Benz service centres can be found at https://www.mercedes-benz.com.au/passengercars/mercedes-benz-cars/dealer-locator.html
Please refer the table below for Models, Model Years, and the first six digits of Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) of the affected vehicles:
Model VIN first 6 Digits Year
ML 280 WDC164 2005 - 2011
ML 300 WDC164 2005 - 2011
ML 320 WDC164 2005 - 2011
ML 350 WDC164 2005 - 2011
ML 500 WDC164 2005 - 2011
ML 63 WDC164 2005 - 2011
GL 320 WDC164 2006 - 2012
GL 350 WDC164 2006 - 2012
GL 420 WDC164 2006 - 2012
GL 450 WDC164 2006 - 2012
GL 500 WDC164 2006 - 2012
R 280 WDC251 2005 - 2016
R 300 WDC251 2005 - 2016
R 320 WDC251 2005 - 2016
R 350 WDC251 2005 - 2016
R 500 WDC251 2005 - 2016
R 63 WDC251 2005 - 2016
All R Class on the table after 2012 are vehicles that may have been privately imported into Australia.
Mercedes-Benz Authorised Service Centres will perform a visual inspection on your vehicle and if signs of advanced corrosion are present, will perform a guided diagnostic test. Replacement will be required if the brake booster does not pass this test. Mercedes-Benz will work with owners to arrange an alternate transport solution until the affected parts are replaced.
Owners should contact their nearest authorised Mercedes-Benz service centre to arrange for an inspection as soon as possible.
A full list of authorised Mercedes-Benz service centres can be found at https://www.mercedes-benz.com.au/passengercars/mercedes-benz-cars/dealer-locator.html
Please refer the table below for Models, Model Years, and the first six digits of Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) of the affected vehicles:
Model VIN first 6 Digits Year
ML 280 WDC164 2005 - 2011
ML 300 WDC164 2005 - 2011
ML 320 WDC164 2005 - 2011
ML 350 WDC164 2005 - 2011
ML 500 WDC164 2005 - 2011
ML 63 WDC164 2005 - 2011
GL 320 WDC164 2006 - 2012
GL 350 WDC164 2006 - 2012
GL 420 WDC164 2006 - 2012
GL 450 WDC164 2006 - 2012
GL 500 WDC164 2006 - 2012
R 280 WDC251 2005 - 2016
R 300 WDC251 2005 - 2016
R 320 WDC251 2005 - 2016
R 350 WDC251 2005 - 2016
R 500 WDC251 2005 - 2016
R 63 WDC251 2005 - 2016
All R Class on the table after 2012 are vehicles that may have been privately imported into Australia.
Supplier details
MERCEDES-BENZ AUSTRALIA/PACIFIC PTY LTD
Who should owners/operators contact for more information?
Contact name
Mercedes-Benz Recall Support
Contact phone
1800 074 939
Contact email
MB-recallsupport@cdmdirect.com.au
Responsible regulator
Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts is the responsible regulator for this recall.
