Power assist: vacuumRecall 24V-298 · Mercedes-Benz vehicles
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC recall 24V-298 covers 15,604 Mercedes-Benz vehicles for a power assist: vacuum problem, reported to NHTSA on April 26, 2024. The manufacturer's latest report (2026 Q1) shows 3% of affected vehicles repaired.
Do not drive these vehicles until repaired
Source: NHTSA recall 24V298000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2006-2012 ML, GL, and R-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. Moisture may accumulate and cause corrosion in the brake booster housing unit, which can result in reduced brake performance or brake failure.
The risk
Reduced brake performance or brake failure can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy has been performed. Dealers will remove the rubber sleeve, inspect the brake booster, and as necessary, replace the brake booster. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 24, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MMUSA's number for this recall is 2024050001/2. This recall is an expansion of previous recall number 22V-315.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
3%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.