Safety Recalls of Mercedes Benz GL Vehicles

There have been 5 safety recalls for the Mercedes Benz GL. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Mercedes Benz GL.

NHTSA Recall #: 11V496000; 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: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
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 ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 10V540000; 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
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. ... Details of this recall 🔎

Table 1. Historical Recalls of Mercedes Benz GL Vehicles

Date Component Vehicle Affected
Oct. 3, 2011   Diesel Fuel System 6,872
Oct. 29, 2010   Fuel System, Other:fuel Filter 2,297
Dec. 19, 2008   Steering:hydraulic Power Assist System 577
Jun. 2, 2008   Trailer Hitche 52,740
Jan. 9, 2008   Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:diesel 9,004


Table 2. Recall Statistics of Mercedes Benz GL Model Years

Model# Recalls
2011 Mercedes Benz GL 2
2008 Mercedes Benz GL 3
2007 Mercedes Benz GL 2
2006 Mercedes Benz GL 2