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December 20, 2019 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V915000
Brake Components Are Incorrect Size/FMVSS 135
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.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V915
Manufacturer Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Components SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Potential Number of Units Affected 75
Summary
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.
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.
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.
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TO: Mercedes-Benz Dealer Principals, General Managers, Sales Managers, Service Managers, Parts Managers | FROM: Gregory Gunther, Department Manager, Vehicle Compliance and Analysis, Engineering Services |
RE: Recall Campaign Launch Notification Front Brake Specifications MY18 222 (S-Class) |
DATE: May 1, 2020 |
IMPORTANT RECALL CAMPAIGN UPDATE
Please see the attached documents related to the campaign listed above.
Please note that all customer inquiries should be directed to the Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-FOR-MERCEDES.
Sincerely,
Gregory Gunther
Department Manager, Vehicle Compliance & Analysis
Recall Campaign Launch Notification | May 1, 2020 | |||
Campaign No. : | NHTSA ID | Campaign Desc. : | Front Brake Specifications | |
2020030020 | 19V915 | 19P4291013 | ||
This is to notify you of a Recall Campaign Launch regarding the front axle brake system in 75 Model Year (“MY”) 2018 S-Class (222 platform) vehicles. The recall campaign will be visible on the www.safercar.gov website and may generate questions from customers. Affected VINs will be flagged in VMI as “OPEN” on May 1, 2020. | ||||
Background | ||||
Issue | Mercedes-Benz AG (“MBAG”), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has determined that on certain Model Year (“MY”) 18 S-Class vehicles (222 platform), the front axle might be equipped with brakes which do not meet current production specifications (brake disc, brake caliper, brake pads). Nevertheless, the legal requirements regarding brake performance and brake regulating functions are still fulfilled. If equipped with a front axle brake system that has an incorrect brake specifications, vehicle maintenance might not be carried out in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. | |||
What We’re Doing | MBUSA will conduct a voluntary recall. An authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer will replace the replace the front axle brake system on the affected vehicles. | |||
Parts | The remedy is available and can be performed. | |||
Vehicles Affected | ||||
Vehicle Model Year(s) | 2018 | |||
Vehicle Model | S-Class | |||
Vehicle Populations | ||||
Total Recall Population | 75 | |||
Total Vehicles in Dealer Inventory | 0 | |||
Given this notice, it is a violation of Federal law for a dealer to sell or lease any new MY18 S-Class vehicles in dealer inventory covered by this notification until the vehicle has been repaired. Once the remedy is available, the vehicles will be flagged as “OPEN” and Work Instructions will be available in Star TekInfo. Once the repair is complete the vehicle may be sold or leased.
Loaner and demonstrator vehicles may continue to be driven, but must not be retailed until repaired. Additionally, given this notice, it is a violation of Federal Law for car rental companies to rent MY18 S-Class vehicles covered by this notification until the vehicle has been repaired. |
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Next Steps/Notes | ||||
Customer Notification Timeline | Customer letters will be mailed approximately one week after the remedy becomes available. | |||
AOMS/SOMS | AOMs – This recall may generate questions from your dealers. Please forward this notice to your dealers ASAP. | |||
Rental Fleet Partners | This recall may affect vehicles in your fleet. Please contact your respective MBUSA fleet representative for further information and next steps. For repairs, please contact your preferred MBUSA dealer. | |||
While we regret any inconvenience this may cause, MBUSA is determined to maintain a high level of vehicle quality and customer satisfaction. Please refer all customer inquiries to the Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-FOR-MERCEDES. |
Campaign No. 2020030020, April 2020
TO: | ALL MERCEDES-BENZ CENTERS |
SUBJECT: | Model S-Class vehicles (222 platform) Model Year 2018 Front Brake Specifications |
Mercedes-Benz AG (“MBAG”), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has determined that on certain Model Year (“MY”) 18 S-Class vehicles (222 platform), the front axle might be equipped with brakes which do not meet current production specifications (brake disc, brake caliper, brake pads). Nevertheless, the legal requirements regarding brake performance and brake regulating functions are still fulfilled. If equipped with a front axle brake system that has an incorrect brake specifications, vehicle maintenance might not be carried out in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. An authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer will replace the front axle brake system on the affected vehicles.
Prior to performing this Recall Campaign:
- VMI must always be checked before performing campaigns to verify that the campaign is required on a specific vehicle. Always check for any other open campaigns, and perform accordingly.
- Please review the entire Recall Campaign bulletin and follow the repair procedure exactly as described.
Please note that Recall Campaigns do not expire and may also be performed on a vehicle with a vehicle status indicator.
Approximately 75 vehicles are involved.
Order No. P-RC-2020030020
Work procedure
- Replace front axle brake disks.
For basic data, see AR42.10-P-0220LF.
- Replace front axle brake calipers and brakepads.
For basic data on replacing brake caliper, see AR42.10-P-0070LF. For basic data on changing brakepad, see AR42.10-P-1600LF.
- Assemble in reverse order.
Primary Parts Information
Qty. | Part Name | Part Number |
1 | Brakepad parts kit | A 008 420 02 20 |
1 | Left fixed caliper parts kit | A 222 421 45 98 |
1 | Right fixed caliper parts kit | A 222 421 46 98 |
2 | Left/right brake disk | A 222 421 51 00 |
4 | Caliper bolts | A 008 420 02 20 |
Small parts such as screws, lock nuts, sealing rings, cable ties, fluids, sealant, etc. are not listed in the parts list. The required small parts are taken into account in the budgeting and can be claimed.
Warranty Information
Operation: Replace front axle brake system (02-1549)
Includes: Detach 2 wheel and tire assemblies, replace brakepads, brake calipers, and brake disks; bleed brake system
Damage Code | Operation Number | Labor Time (hrs.) |
42 910 13 7 | 02-1549 | 2.8 |
Note
Operation Number labor times are subject to change.
P-RC-2020030020
TO: Mercedes-Benz Dealer Principals, General Managers, Sales Managers, Service Managers, Parts Managers | FROM: Gregory Gunther, Department Manager, Vehicle Compliance and Analysis, Engineering Services |
RE: Recall Campaign Initial Notification Front Brake Specifications MY18 222 (S-Class) |
DATE: December 28, 2019 |
IMPORTANT RECALL CAMPAIGN INFORMATION
Please see the attached documents related to the campaign listed above.
Please note that all customer inquiries should be directed to the Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-FORMERCEDES.
Sincerely,
Gregory Gunther
Department Manager, Vehicle Compliance & Analysis
Campaign No. : | NHTSA ID | Campaign Desc. : | Front Brake Specifications | |
TBA | 19V915 | 19P2197198 | ||
This is to notify you of a new Recall Campaign regarding the front axle brake system in 75 Model Year (“MY”) 2018 S-Class (222 platform) vehicles. The recall campaign will be visible on the www.safercar.gov website and may generate questions from customers. Affected VINs will be flagged in VMI as “PENDING” on December 28, 2019. | ||||
Background | ||||
Issue | Mercedes-Benz AG (“MBAG”), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has determined that on certain Model Year (“MY”) 18 S-Class vehicles (222 platform), the front axle might be equipped with brakes which do not meet current production specifications (brake disc, brake caliper, brake pads). Nevertheless, the legal requirements regarding brake performance and brake regulating functions are still fulfilled. If equipped with a front axle brake system that has an incorrect brake specifications, vehicle maintenance might not be carried out in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. | |||
What We’re Doing | MBUSA will conduct a voluntary recall. An authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer will replace the replace the front axle brake system on the affected vehicles. | |||
Parts | A remedy is not yet available. An additional notification will be sent once a remedy is available. | |||
Vehicles Affected | ||||
Vehicle Model Year(s) | 2018 | |||
Vehicle Model | S-Class | |||
Vehicle Populations | ||||
Total Recall Population | 75 | |||
Total Vehicles in Dealer Inventory | 0 | |||
Given this notice, it is a violation of Federal law for a dealer to sell or lease any new MY18 S-Class vehicles in dealer inventory covered by this notification until the vehicle has been repaired. Once the remedy is available, the vehicles will be flagged as “OPEN” and Work Instructions will be available in Star TekInfo. Once the repair is complete the vehicle may be sold or leased.
Loaner and demonstrator vehicles may continue to be driven, but must not be retailed until repaired. Additionally, given this notice, it is a violation of Federal Law for car rental companies to rent MY18 S-Class vehicles covered by this notification until the vehicle has been repaired. |
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Next Steps/Notes | ||||
Customer Notification Timeline | Customer letter will be mailed approximately one week after the remedy becomes available. | |||
AOMS/SOMS | AOMs – This recall may generate questions from your dealers. Please forward this notice to your dealers ASAP. | |||
Rental Fleet Partners | This recall may affect vehicles in your fleet. Please contact your respective MBUSA fleet representative for further information and next steps. For repairs, please contact your preferred MBUSA dealer. | |||
While we regret any inconvenience this may cause, MBUSA is determined to maintain a high level of vehicle quality and customer satisfaction. Please refer all customer inquiries to the Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-FOR-MERCEDES. |
IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL
This INTERIM notice applies to your vehicle, VIN:
Front Brake Specifications
NHTSA Recall # 19V915
February, 2020
Dear Mercedes-Benz Owner,
This notice is sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act.
Mercedes-Benz AG (“MBAG”), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in certain Model Year (“MY”) 2018 S-Class vehicles. Our records indicate that your vehicle is included in the affected population of vehicles.
What is the Concern?
MBAG has determined that on certain Model Year (“MY”) 18 S-Class vehicles (222 platform), the front axle may be equipped with front brake components (brake discs, calipers, and pads) with different dimensions than specified for the vehicle. Incorrectly sized brake components could lead to the wrong replacement components being fitted to the vehicle during brake repairs, possibly affecting braking performance and increasing the risk of a crash.
An authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer will replace the front axle brake system on the affected vehicles.
Unfortunately, parts to remedy this issue are not yet available. We are working to obtain the necessary parts as quickly as possible. As parts become available, we will send you another letter asking you to take your vehicle to an authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer to have the recall completed free of charge.
Should you have any concerns or questions regarding your vehicle before you receive the next recall letter when parts are available, please contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer. If for any reason a dealer is unable to resolve your question or concern, we are always happy to hear from you. Please contact us at 1-800-367-6372. A new vehicle identification number (VIN)-based recall lookup tool, on our MBUSA.com website, now offers a search function that will indicate whether a vehicle has been subject to a safety recall, and whether that vehicle has had the free remedy performed. Please visit www.MBUSA.com/recall.
If you are no longer the vehicle owner, or have a change of address, please complete the reverse side of this letter and return the complete letter in the enclosed envelope. If this is a leased vehicle and the lessor and registered owner receive this notice, please forward this information by first class mail to the lessee within 10 days to comply with federal regulations.
If a Mercedes-Benz dealer for any reason is unable to remedy the situation without charge, or within a reasonable amount of time, pursuant to law 49 U.S.C. Chapter 301, you may submit a complaint to the Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E., Washington, D.C. 20590 or call the toll-free Auto Safety Hotline at 1-888-3274236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153); or go to https://www.safercar.gov.
We regret any inconvenience this situation may cause you.
Sincerely,
IMPORTANT VIN::
If for any reason YOU NO LONGER OWN THIS VEHICLE OR have a CHANGE OF ADDRESS, please COMPLETE THE SECTION BELOW, place in the ENCLOSED ENVELOPE, and DROP IN ANY MAIL BOX. If possible, provide the name and address of the present owner so that we may contact them.
2 Affected Products
Vehicles
MAKE | MODEL | YEAR |
MERCEDES BENZ | S450 | 2018 |
MERCEDES BENZ | S560 | 2018 |
12 Associated Documents
ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
RCONL-19V915-8114.pdf 522.73KB
Recall 573 Report – Amendment 3
RCLRPT-19V915-5642.PDF 216.283KB
Remedy Instructions and TSB
RCRIT-19V915-2950.pdf 285.487KB
Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- RE: Recall Campaign Launch Notification Front Brake Specifications
RCMN-19V915-7742.pdf 313.618KB
ISSUED Interim Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
RIONL-19V915-6353.pdf 1294.489KB
Recall 573 Report – Amendment 2
RCLRPT-19V915-6155.PDF 216.022KB
Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2020-2
RCLQRT-19V915-5798.PDF 211.148KB
Recall 573 Report – Amendment 1
RCLRPT-19V915-3120.PDF 216.027KB
Recall Acknowledgement
RCAK-19V915-2005.pdf 250.838KB
Non-Compliance Notice 573 Report
RCLRPT-19V915-3370.PDF 216.021KB
Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- Recall Campaign Initial Notification Front Brake Specifications
RCMN-19V915-6827.pdf 168.081KB
Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2020-3
RCLQRT-19V915-9194.PDF 211.246KB
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https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/cs/documentList.xhtml?docId=19V915&docType=RCL
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