The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·11V496000·Announced 2011-10-03

Mercedes-Benz Recalls 2011-2012 Models for Diesel Fuel Filter Leak

Mercedes-Benz is recalling certain 2011 E, R, ML, and GL-Class and 2012 S-Class vehicles because the diesel fuel filter may leak, potentially causing a crash.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as Severe because the source text explicitly states that the defect creates the potential for a crash, which aligns with the rubric criterion for significant injury or property damage reports.

Plain-English summary

Mercedes-Benz USA is recalling certain model year 2011 E-Class, R-Class, ML-Class, and GL-Class vehicles, as well as model year 2012 S-Class vehicles. The recall covers vehicles manufactured between July 2010 and April 2011 for the E, R, ML, and GL classes, and March 2010 through March 2011 for the GL class, with specific manufacturing windows noted for each platform in the official notice.

The defect involves the diesel fuel filter, which may leak from the area around the heating component. This leak can deposit diesel fuel onto the highway, creating a potential for a crash. No specific number of affected units is provided in the source text, but the recall applies to the specific model years and platforms listed.

Mercedes-Benz USA will contact owners to notify them of the recall. Dealers will inspect and replace the diesel fuel filter if necessary, free of charge. The safety recall began on November 30, 2011. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit safercar.gov for more information.

The recalled product

Product
MERCEDES BENZ ML, R, E, GL
Brand
MERCEDES BENZ
Manufacturer
MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC.
Category
Vehicle — Fuel System
Hazard
Affected units
6,872

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 (5)

  • ML
  • R
  • E
  • GL
  • S CLASS

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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