2011 Mercedes Benz Ml | 2011 Mercedes Benz R | 2011 Mercedes Benz E | 2011 Mercedes Benz Gl | 2012 Mercedes Benz S Class — Fuel system, diesel
Published October 13, 2011 · Recall initiated: October 3, 2011
Summary
NHTSA records recall 11V496000, published October 13, 2011 and initiated October 3, 2011. Recalling firm: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC; 2011 Mercedes Benz Ml | 2011 Mercedes Benz R | 2011 Mercedes Benz E | 2011 Mercedes Benz Gl | 2012 Mercedes Benz S Class — Fuel system, diesel.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- MERCEDES BENZ
- Model
- ML
- Manufacturer
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Lot
- 2011 MERCEDES BENZ ML | 2011 MERCEDES BENZ R | 2011 MERCEDES BENZ E | 2011 MERCEDES BENZ GL | 2012 MERCEDES BENZ S CLASS
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2011 Mercedes Benz Ml | 2011 Mercedes Benz R | 2011 Mercedes Benz E | 2011 Mercedes Benz Gl | 2012 Mercedes Benz S Class — Fuel system, diesel recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 11V496000 on October 13, 2011. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: MERCEDES BENZ. Model: ML.