The defect
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018 S560 and S450 vehicles. These vehicles may be equipped with front brake components (brake discs, calipers, and pads) with different dimensions than specified for the vehicle.
The risk
The incorrect size brake components may lead to the wrong replacement components fitted to the vehicle during brake repairs, possibly affecting braking performance and increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front brake system, free of charge. The recall began May 8, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020030020.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz S 450 | 2018 |
| Mercedes-Benz S560 | 2018 |
Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz S 450 | 2018 | 7 | 8 |
| Mercedes-Benz S560 | 2018 | 13 | 10 |
Other service brakes, hydraulic recalls in 2019
23 of the 880 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2019 concerned the service brakes, hydraulic; Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. filed 199 campaigns in all.
| 19V909000 19 Dec 2019 | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| 19V904000 18 Dec 2019 | Ford Motor Company |
| 19V826000 18 Nov 2019 | Piaggio Group Americas. Inc. |
| 19V807000 8 Nov 2019 | Nissan North America, Inc. |
| 19V804000 8 Nov 2019 | Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. |
| 19V704000 3 Oct 2019 | General Motors LLC |
| 19V705000 3 Oct 2019 | Jayco, Inc. |
| 19V664000 18 Sept 2019 | Subaru of America, Inc. |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2019