In keeping with data from the KBA: “Corrosion within the brake booster within the worst case can disrupt the connection between the brake pedal and the brake system. In consequence, the foot brake could cease working.” KBA estimates that 993,407 automobiles might be recalled worldwide, together with round 70,000 in Germany. 2004 to 2015.
Mercedes-Benz confirmed the recall and defined the transfer was primarily based on “an evaluation of experiences for numerous automobiles” as in an announcement despatched to AFP information company. “In some instances extreme corrosion can result in an particularly laborious or laborious braking motion that causes the brake booster to fail mechanically, the connection between the brake pedal and the brake system might be broken. In such a really uncommon case, the automobile will be unable to decelerate with the foot brake. This will increase the danger of a collision or harm,” Mercedes mentioned. Particularly, this corrosion can result in a rise in brake pedal drive past what is required to sluggish the automobile down or improve the braking distance. of the automobile.
Mercedes-Benz additionally mentioned it should provoke a recall of the affected automobiles “instantly” and can contact house owners of those automobiles. The corporate will examine probably affected automobiles and, relying on the check outcomes, will exchange components if essential. Mercedes-Benz additionally urges prospects to not use these automobiles till the inspection is full.
In keeping with data from the KBA: “Corrosion within the brake booster within the worst case can disrupt the connection between the brake pedal and the brake system. In consequence, the foot brake could cease working.” KBA estimates that 993,407 automobiles might be recalled worldwide, together with round 70,000 in Germany. 2004 to 2015.
Mercedes-Benz confirmed the recall and defined the transfer was primarily based on “an evaluation of experiences for numerous automobiles” as in an announcement despatched to AFP information company. “In some instances extreme corrosion can result in an particularly laborious or laborious braking motion that causes the brake booster to fail mechanically, the connection between the brake pedal and the brake system might be broken. In such a really uncommon case, the automobile will be unable to decelerate with the foot brake. This will increase the danger of a collision or harm,” Mercedes mentioned. Particularly, this corrosion can result in a rise in brake pedal drive past what is required to sluggish the automobile down or improve the braking distance. of the automobile.
Mercedes-Benz additionally mentioned it should provoke a recall of the affected automobiles “instantly” and can contact house owners of those automobiles. The corporate will examine probably affected automobiles and, relying on the check outcomes, will exchange components if essential. Mercedes-Benz additionally urges prospects to not use these automobiles till the inspection is full.
