Mercedes Benz recall: Vacuum line brake booster may break
- What's wrong
- The connection fitting of the vacuum line to the brake booster is not to specification and my not be durable. If the connection fails the brake booster will no longer be supplied with vacuum. After a few brake applications the driver will have to apply…
- What to do
- Contact a Mercedes Benz dealer to book the free repair. Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the vacuum line on the brake booster with a quality assured component.
What’s wrong
The connection fitting of the vacuum line to the brake booster is not to specification and my not be durable. If the connection fails the brake booster will no longer be supplied with vacuum. After a few brake applications the driver will have to apply additional pressure to the brake pedal to gain the appropriate braking effect.
The fix
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the vacuum line on the brake booster with a quality assured component.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| B Class | 1 Apr 2011 | 30 Apr 2013 | 4,787 |
| GLA | 1 Apr 2011 | 30 Apr 2013 | 4,787 |
| A Class | 1 Apr 2011 | 30 Apr 2013 | 4,787 |
| CLA | 1 Apr 2011 | 30 Apr 2013 | 4,787 |
How to check your vehicle
Use the official DVSA checker with your registration number to see if your exact vehicle is included. If it is, the manufacturer should have written to the registered keeper. The repair is free, even if you bought the vehicle second-hand.
Updated 20 June 2017. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.