NHTSA Recall 10V540000
NHTSA Campaign Id 10V540000; Date: Oct. 29, 2010
Diesel fuel may be deposited on roads and making those roads slippery, increasing the potential for a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2011 Mercedes Benz E; 2011 Mercedes Benz GL; 2011 Mercedes Benz M; 2011 Mercedes Benz R
Component: Fuel System, Other:fuel Filter
Manufactured by: Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc.
Affected Units:: 2,297
Recall Summary:
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.
How to 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 This campaign has been superseded .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.
Recall 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 .
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Nov 24, 2010
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