Report Date
Oct 29, 2010
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:FUEL FILTER
Affected Vehicles
4
Defect Description
MERCEDES BENZ IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 M-CLASS, MODEL W164, GL-CLASS, MODEL X164, E-CLASS, MODEL W212, R-CLASS, AND MODEL V251VEHICLES. THE O-RING MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY LUBRICATED IN ALL CASES. LACK OF LUBRICATION CAN LEAD TO LEAKAGE OF THE FUEL FILTER.
Safety Consequence
DIESEL FUEL MAY BE DEPOSITED ON ROADS AND MAKING THOSE ROADS SLIPPERY, INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 24, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MERCEDES BENZ AT 1-800-367-6372. THIS CAMPAIGN HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED . PLEASE SEE RECALL CAMPAIGN 11V-496.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | MERCEDES BENZ | E |
| 2011 | MERCEDES BENZ | GL |
| 2011 | MERCEDES BENZ | M |
| 2011 | MERCEDES BENZ | R |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.