Fuel system, gasolineRecall 12V-557 · Mercedes-Benz vehicles
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. recall 12V-557 covers 5,800 Mercedes-Benz vehicles for a fuel system, gasoline problem, reported to NHTSA on December 3, 2012.
Source: NHTSA recall 12V557000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from April 18, 2011 to July 12, 2011. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.