2004–2005 Mercedes-Benz G55 recall: fuel system
⚠️ What's wrong
On certain sport utility vehicles, the fuel return hose between fuel tank and return line CAN be permeated with fuel. This situation results from the expansion and contraction of the hose under pressure causing microcracks in the hose material.
💥 The risk
These microcracks may cause fuel leakage. Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
🔧 The fix
Dealers will inspect and replace all fuel return hoses with the appropriate hoses free of charge. The recall began on september 27, 2005. Owners may contact mercedes benz at 1-800-367-6372.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 05V378000
- Manufacturer recall #
- 2005080007
- Manufacturer
- MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC.
- Vehicles affected
- 487
- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
- Owner phone
- 1-800-367-6372
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Sep 27, 2005
- Built
- Apr 1, 2005 – Apr 30, 2005
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Mercedes-Benz recall no. 2005080007.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236; (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.