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Mercedes-Benz - On affected vehicles due to a potential error in the press-fitting process during production a leak at the radial shaft seals of the rear axle could occur and allow oil to enter the parking brake drum.
Official notice
21 Jul 2023
Last checked
21 Jul 2023
An official DVSA notice concerns Mercedes-Benz - On affected vehicles due to a potential error in the press-fitting process during production a leak at the radial shaft seals of the rear axle could occur and allow oil to enter the parking brake drum.. On affected vehicles due to a potential error in the press-fitting process during production a leak at the radial shaft seals of the rear axle could occur and allow oil to enter the parking brake drum. Published 2023-07-21.
What to do now
Replace the radial shaft sealing rings in the rear axle tube and parking brake shoes if contaminated
Units affected
4,731
Recall number
R-2023-191
Official notice
2023-07-21
The hazard
The hazard
On affected vehicles due to a potential error in the press-fitting process during production a leak at the radial shaft seals of the rear axle could occur and allow oil to enter the parking brake drum.
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Brand: Mercedes-Benz. Contact: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA).
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