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Recall 10V-540

MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. recalled the 2011 Mercedes-Benz E and 3 other models: Fuel system, other (fuel filter).

At a glance

Campaign number
10V-540
Reported
October 29, 2010
Vehicles affected
2,297 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

Mercedes benz is recalling certain model year 2011 m-class, model w164, gl-class, model x164, e-class, model w212, r-class, and model v251vehicles. The o-ring may not have been properly lubricated in all cases. Lack of lubrication can lead to leakage of the fuel filter.

The risk

Diesel fuel may be deposited on roads and making those roads slippery, increasing the potential for a crash.

The fix

Dealers will replace the fuel filters free of charge. The safety recall began on november 24, 2010. Owners may contact mercedes benz at 1-[removed]. This campaign has been superseded . Please see recall campaign 11v-496.

Notes from the manufacturer

Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-[removed] (tty 1-[removed]), or go to <a href=[link removed] .

Affected vehicles