Vehicle recall 18V539000 · August 16, 2018
Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE43, AMG GLE63 and 5 more models
The rear brake caliper pistons on these vehicles may not have been correctly coated, causing gas to become temporarily released into the rear brake hydraulic circuit, reducing…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE350 4Matic, GLE350, GLS450 4Matic, GLS550 4matic, GLE43 AMG 4Matic, GLE63 AMG 4Matic, GLE63S AMG 4Matic, and GLS63 AMG 4Matic vehicles. The rear brake caliper pistons on these vehicles may not have been correctly coated, causing gas to become temporarily released into the rear brake hydraulic circuit, reducing braking performance.
- Consequence
- Reduced braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will bleed the rear axle brake system, free of charge. The recall began September 14, 2018. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2018080013.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 18V539000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 16, 2018
- Filed by
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 2018080013
- Owner notification
- September 14, 2018
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 9,044
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, hydraulic
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE43 (2018): 2018
- Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE63 (2018): 2018
- Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE63 S (2018): 2018
- Mercedes-Benz AMG GLS63 (2018): 2018
- Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 (2018): 2018
- Mercedes-Benz GLS 550 (2018): 2018
- Mercedes-Benz GLS450 (2018): 2018
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