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2011 Mercedes Benz GL recalls

There are 2 safety recalls on record for the 2011 Mercedes Benz GL, covering 9,169 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.

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Fuel system, dieselReported October 3, 2011 · 6,872 vehicles affected
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.
Risk
Diesel fuel may be deposited onto the highway and create the potential for a crash.
Remedy
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.

Recall number 11V496000 · Recall details

Fuel system, other: fuel filterReported October 29, 2010 · 2,297 vehicles affected
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.
Risk
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 This campaign has been superseded .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.

Recall number 10V540000 · Recall details

Questions about the 2011 Mercedes Benz GL recalls

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How many recalls does the 2011 Mercedes Benz GL have?

2, covering fuel system, diesel and fuel system, other.

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