Mercedes-Benz has now expanded their car recall to over 1 million cars after brake failures. They are recalling the popular ML-Class, GL-Class, and now discontinued R-Class minivans because of the risk of corrosion to brake booster components. Worldwide, the recall population is over 993,000 vehicles built between 2004 and 2015.
According to Mercedes, if these models were shipped with brake boosters, they are susceptible to corrosion after prolonged exposure to moisture. This can cause the internal components of the brake booster to form cracks and fractures that allow air to get into the braking system and reduce effectiveness. If a heavy amount of strain is placed on the corroded brake system, it could cause catastrophic failure and complete loss of braking power.
They also say that some early signs of corrosion are a soft brake pedal or audible signs of air in the brake system like wheezing, sucking, or hissing sounds, which are all signs of contaminated brake fluid.
If you have one of these models, park your car and contact Mercedes to prevent harm to you or your car.
By Armaan Dhawan
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