2011 Mercedes Benz E | 2011 Mercedes Benz Gl | 2011 Mercedes Benz R | 2011 Mercedes Benz M — Fuel system, other: fuel filter
Published November 3, 2010 · Recall initiated: October 29, 2010
Summary
NHTSA records recall 10V540000, published November 3, 2010 and initiated October 29, 2010. Recalling firm: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC; 2011 Mercedes Benz E | 2011 Mercedes Benz Gl | 2011 Mercedes Benz R | 2011 Mercedes Benz M — Fuel system, other: fuel filter.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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 THIS CAMPAIGN HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED .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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- MERCEDES BENZ
- Model
- E
- Manufacturer
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Lot
- 2011 MERCEDES BENZ E | 2011 MERCEDES BENZ GL | 2011 MERCEDES BENZ R | 2011 MERCEDES BENZ M
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2011 Mercedes Benz E | 2011 Mercedes Benz Gl | 2011 Mercedes Benz R | 2011 Mercedes Benz M — Fuel system, other: fuel filter recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 10V540000 on November 3, 2010. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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 THIS CAMPAIGN HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED .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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: MERCEDES BENZ. Model: E.