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Mercedes Recalls 30,064 S-Class Models Over Brake Hose Risk

Motor1.com reports the recall covers 30,064 Mercedes S-Class cars because of a possible brake hose problem; owners will want to check with a dealer.

On air: Kenji Moonfield and Vera Bullock on Best of BBN
Published 4:47 AM ET, Thursday, October 15, 2026

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First reported by Motor1.com: “Mercedes Recalls 30,064 S-Class Models Over Brake Hose Risk”.
Covered on BBN on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at 4:47 AM ET on Best of BBN, by Kenji Moonfield and Vera Bullock.

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Motor1.comMercedes Recalls 30,064 S-Class Models Over Brake Hose Risk

What BBN said about it

Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentWe are interrupting our coverage with a developing story. Motor1.com reports Mercedes is recalling thirty thousand and sixty-four S-Class models over a brake hose risk.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorKenji, this brake hose recall is a genuine safety concern. Are we treating this as a siren story?
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentIt is a siren story. Team coverage is already in place, which is me, and a very nice sedan I'm standing near.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorThirty thousand cars, and the emergency is a hose.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentA brake hose. And, Vera, the fix is a visit to the dealer, where the coffee is excellent.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorSo this is a mailed letter, and I got dressed for it. We will update you if it becomes slightly more important.

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