The 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL350 has 3 recalls, the most serious being a driver's frontal airbag inflator that can rupture and send metal fragments into the cabin, posing a serious injury risk to the driver and passengers.
The remaining two recalls both concern the brake booster, and describe the same underlying defect. Moisture can collect inside the brake booster housing and cause corrosion that weakens the vacuum-assisted braking system. When this happens, the brake pedal may feel harder to press or respond less effectively, and in severe cases the brakes can fail outright, reducing the driver's ability to slow or stop the vehicle.
At a glance
What can fail
Moisture can accumulate inside the brake booster housing and cause rust, potentially reducing braking power or causing complete brake failure.
What the fix does
Dealers will remove the rubber sleeve, inspect the brake booster, and replace it if needed at no cost.
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Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Moisture can accumulate inside the brake booster housing, causing corrosion that reduces braking performance or causes brake failure.
What the fix does
Dealers will remove the rubber sleeve, inspect the brake booster, and replace it if necessary at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The driver's front air bag inflator may build up excessive pressure and rupture when the air bag deploys.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the driver's front air bag module at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
