Recall 12V-557
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. recalled the 2011 to 2012 Mercedes-Benz C300 and 7 other models: Fuel system, gasoline.
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 12V-557
- Reported
- December 3, 2012
- Vehicles affected
- 5,800 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is 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-[removed].
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 [link removed]
Affected vehicles
- Mercedes-Benz C300 2011 to 2012
- Mercedes-Benz CL550 2011 to 2012
- Mercedes-Benz CL63 2011 to 2012
- Mercedes-Benz E350 2011 to 2012
- Mercedes-Benz GLK350 2011 to 2012
- Mercedes-Benz S400 2011 to 2012
- Mercedes-Benz S550 2011 to 2012
- Mercedes-Benz S63 2011 to 2012