NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 12V557000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Published December 4, 2012 · Recall initiated: December 3, 2012
What's the hazard
Mercedes-Benz is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 S400, S550, S550 4Matic, S63 AMG, C300, C300 4Matic, E350, GLK350, GLK350 4Matic, CL550 4Matic, and CL63 AMG vehicles manufactured from April 18, 2011, through July 12, 2011. Due to an irregularity stemming from the molding process of the fuel filter flange, the fuel filter flange may crack when operated in high temperatures.
What to do
Mercedes-Benz will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel filter, free of charge. The recall campaign is expected to begin in February 2013. Owners may contact Mercedes-Benz at 1-800-367-6372.
Recall details
- Brand
- MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model
- S63
- Manufacturer
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Lot
- 2011 MERCEDES-BENZ S63 | 2011 MERCEDES-BENZ S550 | 2012 MERCEDES-BENZ S550 | 2011 MERCEDES-BENZ S400 | 2012 MERCEDES-BENZ S400 | 2011 MERCEDES-BENZ E350 | 2011 MERCEDES-BENZ CL550 | 2012 MERCEDES-BENZ E350 | 2012 MERCEDES-BENZ C300 | 2012 MERCEDES-BENZ GLK350 | 2011 MERCEDES-BENZ C300 | 2012 MERCEDES-BENZ CL550 | 2011 MERCEDES-BENZ GLK350 | 2012 MERCEDES-BENZ CL63 | 2012 MERCEDES-BENZ S63 | 2011 MERCEDES-BENZ CL63
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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