The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·12V557000·Announced 2012-12-03

Mercedes-Benz Recalls 2011-2012 Models for Fuel Filter Flange Fire Risk

Mercedes-Benz is recalling specific 2011-2012 models because a fuel filter flange may crack in high temperatures, potentially leaking fuel and causing a fire.

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 involves a structural defect in the fuel system that may lead to a fire, which aligns with the rubric criterion for 'structural vehicle defect' or 'significant injury/property-damage reports' (fire risk).

Plain-English summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. 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. These vehicles were manufactured between April 18, 2011, and July 12, 2011. The recall involves approximately 5,800 vehicles.

The defect stems from an irregularity in the molding process of the fuel filter flange. This irregularity may cause the flange to crack when the vehicle is operated in high temperatures. If the flange cracks, it will leak fuel, which may lead to a fire if an external ignition source is present.

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 1-800-367-6372 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
MERCEDES-BENZ E350, C300, GLK350, S63
Brand
MERCEDES-BENZ
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Category
Vehicle — Fuel System
Hazard
Affected units
5,800

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 (8)

  • E350
  • C300
  • GLK350
  • S63
  • S550
  • S400
  • CL550
  • CL63

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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