Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
MERCEDES BENZ
Model Of Vehicle
GL
Year
2011
Recall Campaign Number
10V540000
Component Description
Fuel System, Other:Fuel Filter
Effect Of Defect
Diesel Fuel May Be Deposited On Roads And Making Those Roads Slippery, Increasing The Potential For A Crash.
Fix Defect
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 This Campaign Has Been Superseded .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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz Usa, Llc.
Start Of Manufacture
20100301
End Of Manufacture
20101031
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
2297
Date Owners Notified
20101124
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz Usa, Llc
Date Report Received
20101029