Mercedes Benz recall: Fuel system, diesel
What is wrong
Mercedes-benz usa (mbusa) is recalling certain model year 2011 vehicles including e-class (212 platform), manufactured from july 2010 through february 2011, r-class (251 platform), manufactured from april 2010 through april 2011, ml-class (w164 platform), manufactured from january 2010 through march 2011, gl-class (x164 platform), manufactured from march 2010 through march 2011, and model year 2012 s-class (221 platform) vehicles. The diesel fuel filter may leak from the area around the heating component.
What could happen
Diesel fuel may be deposited onto the highway and create the potential for a crash.
The fix
Mbusa will contact owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the diesel fuel filter if necessary, free of charge. The safety recall began on november 30, 2011. Owners may contact mercedes-benz usa at 1-800-367-6372.
Vehicles covered
- Mercedes Benz E 2011
- Mercedes Benz Gl 2011
- Mercedes Benz Ml 2011
- Mercedes Benz R 2011
- Mercedes Benz S Class 2012
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 11V496000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Oct 3, 2011
- Owners notified
- Nov 30, 2011
- Vehicles or items affected
- 6,872
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jan 1, 2010 to Mar 30, 2011
- Part
- Fuel system, diesel
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, other Oct 29, 2010
- 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.