NHTSA recall 10V540000
Fuel system, other › Fuel filter
Mercedes Benz E and 3 more
Reported Oct 29, 20102,297 vehicles affectedMERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC.Built Jul 1, 2010 – Sep 30, 2010
The defect
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.
The risk
Diesel fuel may be deposited on roads and making those roads slippery, increasing the potential for a crash.
The remedy
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 this campaign has been superseded .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.