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2011-2012 Mercedes-Benz C300, Mercedes-Benz CL550 and others recall: fuel system, gasoline

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. reported this safety recall on December 3, 2012. It covers about 5,800 vehicles.

vehicles affected
5,800
reported
Dec 3, 2012
owners notified
Feb 15, 2013
related complaints
168

Fuel system, gasoline

What is wrong
Mercedes-Benz is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 S400, S550, S550 4Matic, S63 AMG, C300, C300 4Matic, E350, GLK350, GLK350 4Matic, CL550 4Matic, and CL63 AMG vehicles manufactured from April 18, 2011, through July 12, 2011. Due to an irregularity stemming from the molding process of the fuel filter flange, the fuel filter flange may crack when operated in high temperatures.
Risk
If the fuel filter flange cracks, it will leak fuel which may lead to a fire if an external ignition source is present.
Remedy
Mercedes-Benz will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel filter, free of charge. The recall campaign is expected to begin in February 2013. Owners may contact Mercedes-Benz at 1‑800‑367‑6372.

Recall number 12V557000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 168 complaints about fuel system problems.

2011 Mercedes-Benz C3002012 Mercedes-Benz C3002011 Mercedes-Benz CL5502012 Mercedes-Benz CL5502011 Mercedes-Benz CL632012 Mercedes-Benz CL632011 Mercedes-Benz E3502012 Mercedes-Benz E3502011 Mercedes-Benz GLK3502012 Mercedes-Benz GLK3502011 Mercedes-Benz S4002012 Mercedes-Benz S400

Questions about recall 12V557000

Is there a recall on the 2011-2012 Mercedes-Benz C300, Mercedes-Benz CL550 and others fuel system, gasoline?

Yes. Recall 12V557000, reported on December 3, 2012, covers about 5,800 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 12V557000?

Mercedes-Benz will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel filter, free of charge. The recall campaign is expected to begin in February 2013. Owners may contact Mercedes-Benz 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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