2011–2012 Mercedes-Benz C300 & 2011–2012 Mercedes-Benz CL550 + 6 more recall: fuel system
⚠️ What's wrong
Mercedes-Benz is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 S400, S550, S550 4Matic, S63 AMG, C300, C300 4Matic, E350, GLK350, GLK350 4Matic, CL550 4Matic, and CL63 AMG vehicles manufactured from April 18, 2011, through July 12, 2011. Due to an irregularity stemming from the molding process of the fuel filter flange, the fuel filter flange may crack when operated in high temperatures.
💥 The risk
If the fuel filter flange cracks, it will leak fuel which may lead to a fire if an external ignition source is present.
🔧 The fix
Mercedes-Benz will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel filter, free of charge. The recall campaign is expected to begin in February 2013. 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
- 12V557000
- Manufacturer recall #
- 2013010004
- Manufacturer
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
- Vehicles affected
- 5,800
- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Owner phone
- 1-800-367-6372
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Feb 15, 2013
- Built
- Apr 18, 2011 – Jul 12, 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 www.safercar.gov.