2011-2012 Mercedes Benz E, Mercedes Benz GL and others recall: fuel system, diesel
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. reported this safety recall on October 3, 2011. It covers about 6,872 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 6,872
- reported
- Oct 3, 2011
- owners notified
- Nov 30, 2011
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.
- 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
Affected vehicles
- Mercedes Benz E 2011 2011
- Mercedes Benz GL 2011 2011
- Mercedes Benz ML 2011 2011
- Mercedes Benz R 2011 2011
- Mercedes Benz S Class 2012 2012
Questions about recall 11V496000
Is there a recall on the 2011-2012 Mercedes Benz E, Mercedes Benz GL and others fuel system, diesel?
Yes. Recall 11V496000, reported on October 3, 2011, covers about 6,872 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 11V496000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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