Tank assembly: filler pipe and capRecall 19V-572 · Mercedes-Benz vehicles
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. recall 19V-572 covers 128 Mercedes-Benz vehicles for a tank assembly: filler pipe and cap problem, reported to NHTSA on August 2, 2019. The manufacturer's latest report (2021 Q1) shows 94% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 19V572000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020 GLE350 4MATIC and GLE450 4MATIC vehicles. The connection between the fuel filler pipe and the fuel tank may have been improperly welded, allowing a fuel leak.
The risk
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
The fix
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge. The recall began October 18, 2019. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2019090001.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration 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.
How fast cars are being fixed
94%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from April 12, 2019 to June 25, 2019. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.