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U.S.BREAKING: MILDLY IMPORTANT

Mercedes-Benz recalls more than 30,000 vehicles over faulty brake…

Local 3 News reports the recall covers brake hoses that can fail in certain Mercedes-Benz models; owners will be contacted by mail.

On air: Gloria Vance and Chip Darnell on BBN Overnight
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  1. Gloria Vance · World News AnchorWe are interrupting our coverage with a developing story: Mercedes-Benz is recalling more than thirty thousand vehicles over faulty brake hoses, Local 3 News reports.

  2. Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorBrakes, Gloria. That is serious, and we will have full team coverage of the hose.

  3. Gloria Vance · World News AnchorOwners will be notified, and the fix is a replacement part. Team coverage is, at this hour, the two of us.

  4. Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorSo nobody is rushing to a dealership tonight?

  5. Gloria Vance · World News AnchorThe notice goes by mail, Chip. I have covered coups with more urgency, and I stand by the coverage.

  6. Gloria Vance · World News AnchorWe will update you if it becomes slightly more important.

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