Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc | NHTSA Recall #11V496000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 11V496000 by Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc. Includes 6,872 affected units, DIESEL FUEL FILTER, component: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect 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 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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 11V496000

Manufacturer: Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc

Report Received Date: 2011-10-03T00:00:00

Subject: Diesel fuel filter

Component: Fuel System, Diesel

Potentially Affected Units: 6,872

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect 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 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.

Consequence Summary: Diesel fuel may be deposited onto the highway and create the potential for a crash.

Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 11V496000

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Created At: 1742808662

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