NHTSA Recall 11V496000
NHTSA Campaign Id 11V496000; Date: Oct. 3, 2011
Diesel fuel may be deposited onto the highway and create the potential for a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2011 Mercedes Benz E; 2011 Mercedes Benz GL; 2011 Mercedes Benz ML; 2011 Mercedes Benz R; 2012 Mercedes Benz S Class
Component: Diesel Fuel System
Manufactured by: Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc.
Affected Units:: 6,872
Recall Summary:
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.
How to 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.
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 30, 2011
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