The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·10V540000·Announced 2010-10-29

Mercedes-Benz Recalls 2011 Models Due to Fuel Filter Leak Risk

Mercedes-Benz is recalling 2,297 model year 2011 E, GL, R, and M-Class vehicles because an improperly lubricated O-ring may cause the fuel filter to leak diesel fuel.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall addresses a risk-of-harm product where the defect (fuel leak) increases the potential for a crash, but no specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm without reported injury.

Plain-English summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. is recalling certain model year 2011 M-Class (Model W164), GL-Class (Model X164), E-Class (Model W212), and R-Class (Model V251) vehicles. The recall involves 2,297 vehicles in total.

The defect involves the fuel filter, where the O-ring may not have been properly lubricated in all cases. This lack of lubrication can lead to leakage of the fuel filter. If diesel fuel is deposited on roads, it can make the roads slippery, increasing the potential for a crash.

Dealers will replace the fuel filters free of charge. The safety recall began on November 24, 2010. Owners may contact Mercedes-Benz at 1-800-367-6372. Note that this campaign has been superseded by recall campaign 11V-496.

The recalled product

Product
MERCEDES BENZ M, E, GL, R
Brand
MERCEDES BENZ
Manufacturer
MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC.
Category
Vehicle — Fuel System
Hazard
Affected units
2,297

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (4)

  • M
  • E
  • GL
  • R

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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