Mercedes Benz recall: Fuel system, other
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
Diesel fuel may be deposited on roads and making those roads slippery, increasing the potential for a crash.
The fix
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 This campaign has been superseded .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.
Vehicles covered
- Mercedes Benz E 2011
- Mercedes Benz Gl 2011
- Mercedes Benz M 2011
- Mercedes Benz R 2011
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 10V540000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Oct 29, 2010
- Owners notified
- Nov 24, 2010
- Vehicles or items affected
- 2,297
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jul 1, 2010 to Sep 30, 2010
- Part
- Fuel system, other › Fuel filter
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Mercedes Benz recall: Fuel system, diesel Oct 3, 2011
- Mercedes Benz recall: Engine and engine cooling Apr 1, 2011
- Mercedes Benz recall: Steering Oct 4, 2010
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.