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Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC: Incorrectly Routed Brake Hose May Leak

A brake fluid leak can cause a loss of brakes and increase the risk of a crash.

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Date
2024-08-09
Country
United States
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Product
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Units
16 affected
Category
Vehicles
Source
NHTSA

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What to do

  1. Check whether your vehicle is affected by entering its VIN (vehicle identification number) on the manufacturer's or the agency's recall lookup.
  2. Contact a dealer to book the repair. Recall repairs are normally free of charge.
  3. If the notice says not to drive or to park outside, follow that until the repair is done.

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