April 26, 2024

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Possible brake problems. Here are the models

Possible brake problems.  Here are the models

there Mercedes Benz It returns about a million of its older cars from around the world for potential brake booster problems. This was announced today by the Federal Transport Authority (KBA). The KBA reported that the recall affected ML and GL SUVs and the luxury R-Class pickup truck built between 2004 and 2015. The pedal and brake system. As a result, the brake booster can stop working.” The KBA said 993,407 cars were recalled from around the world, about 70,000 of them in Germany.

The German company confirmed that the reason for the recall was “the analysis of scattered reports of some vehicles.” “In extremely rare cases of severe wear, particularly strong or sudden braking can cause mechanical damage to the brake booster, such that the connection between the brake pedal and the brake system fails,” Mercedes explained. In such a rare case, it will not be possible to slow the car down by applying the service brake. Therefore, the risk of accidents or injuries will increase.” The automaker will contact owners of “potentially affected vehicles” and advise customers not to drive cars until inspection.

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