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Mercedes-Benz brake leak recall, plus food and eye drop recalls
Mercedes-Benz is recalling a large number of vehicles over a brake leak that affects everyday drivers; owners should check the maker's notice.
Watch it as it aired: Chip Darnell and Vera Bullock on this story, from BBN Newsroom at 2:03 PM ET. Cartoon anchors, real headline: the facts are DailyVoice.com's, the jokes are ours.

At a glance
- First reported by DailyVoice.com: “Dangerous Brake Leak Issue Prompts Huge Mercedes-Benz Recall”, with reporting from The State News and WTNH.com.
- Covered on BBN on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at 2:03 PM ET on BBN Newsroom, by Chip Darnell and Vera Bullock.
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What BBN said about it

Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorA big one first: DailyVoice.com reports Mercedes-Benz is recalling a large number of vehicles over a brake leak, and the maker's notice says to stop driving any affected car.

Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorA leak in the one part of the car whose whole job is not to leak. I love that for them.

Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorNext, The State News reports Michigan State students are struggling to eat safely while watching their wallets during multiple food recalls.

Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorRamen, but make it a legal matter.

Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorAnd WTNH says Connecticut doctors are weighing in on an FDA eye drop recall, so check the notice before using any.

Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorEye drops, brakes, ramen. Check the maker's notice and stop using it, everybody, I said it first!

Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorYou did not, and that's a recall on your credit.
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