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NHTSA Campaign 12V557000

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Issued by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. · Reported Dec 3, 2012 · 5,800 vehicles affected

What's 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.

Consequence

If the fuel filter flange cracks, it will leak fuel which may lead to a fire if an external ignition source is present.

Remedy

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
MERCEDES-BENZ C300 2011 5,800
MERCEDES-BENZ C300 2012 5,800
MERCEDES-BENZ CL550 2011 5,800
MERCEDES-BENZ CL550 2012 5,800
MERCEDES-BENZ CL63 2011 5,800
MERCEDES-BENZ CL63 2012 5,800
MERCEDES-BENZ E350 2011 5,800
MERCEDES-BENZ E350 2012 5,800
MERCEDES-BENZ GLK350 2011 5,800
MERCEDES-BENZ GLK350 2012 5,800
MERCEDES-BENZ S400 2011 5,800
MERCEDES-BENZ S400 2012 5,800
MERCEDES-BENZ S550 2011 5,800
MERCEDES-BENZ S550 2012 5,800
MERCEDES-BENZ S63 2011 5,800
MERCEDES-BENZ S63 2012 5,800

Source: NHTSA Campaign 12V557000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.