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Mercedes-Benz - Rear axle brake caliper may not have been manufactured according to specification
Official notice
1 Oct 2018
Last checked
1 Oct 2018
An official DVSA notice concerns Mercedes-Benz - Rear axle brake caliper may not have been manufactured according to specification. Rear axle brake caliper may not have been manufactured according to specification Published 2018-10-01.
What to do now
Bleed the hydraulic brake system of the rear axle of affected vehicles.
Units affected
1,890
Recall number
R-2018-226
Official notice
2018-10-01
The hazard
The hazard
Rear axle brake caliper may not have been manufactured according to specification
How to check if you're affected
How to check if you're affected
Compare the VIN on your vehicle against the official list. If your VIN is listed, follow the official notice.
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The source does not list specific retailers. See the official notice for where affected products were sold.
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Company & contacts
Company & contacts
Brand: Mercedes-Benz. Contact: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA).
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Source & status
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Documents, notices & source
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