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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 11V496📅 Oct 13, 2011

2011 Mercedes-Benz E & 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL + 3 more recall: fuel system

⚠️ What's wrong

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.

💥 The risk

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

🔧 The fix

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.

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
11V496000
Manufacturer
MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC.
Vehicles affected
6,872
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Owner phone
1-800-367-6372
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Nov 30, 2011
Built
Jan 1, 2010 – Mar 30, 2011
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Owners 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 .

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 11V496 recall repair 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.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 11V496?

2011 Mercedes-Benz E & 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL + 3 more. 6,872 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-367-6372.