Delivery · Fuel pumpDec 21, 2023 · NHTSA 23V878000 · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC · 7 vehicles 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class, 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2023 GLC300, 2024 GLE350, and GLE450 vehicles equipped with an M254 engine. The incorrect screws, installed on the high-pressure fuel pump, may prevent a proper seal from forming between the high-pressure fuel pump and the tandem oil pump.
Risk and remedy
Risk: An inadequate seal can allow fuel and oil to leak onto the road, creating a hazard for other road users and increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, a fuel and oil leak in the presence of hot engine components can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the high-pressure fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 9, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
Delivery · Fuel pumpDec 21, 2023 · NHTSA 23V880000 · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC · 79,676 vehicles 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG® GT, 2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG® GT, 2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG® GT, 2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class, 2023 Mercedes-Benz C-Class, 2024 Mercedes-Benz C-Class, 2021 Mercedes-Benz E-Class, 2022 Mercedes-Benz E-Class, 2023 Mercedes-Benz E-Class, 2022 Mercedes-Benz G-Class, 2023 Mercedes-Benz G-Class, 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class, 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class, 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class, 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class, 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class, 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class, 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class, 2022 Mercedes-Benz S-Class, 2023 Mercedes-Benz S-Class and 2 more
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2024 GLE, GLS, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, SL, GLC, CLS, AMG GT, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle details. The fuel pump may shutdown, causing a loss of drive power.
Risk and remedy
Risk: A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 28, 2024. Owner notification letters will be mailed in phases, on February 23, 2024, April 19, 2024, June 28, 2024, August 9, 2024, October 1, 2024, and December 2, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 23V-445.
Delivery · Fuel pumpDec 21, 2023 · NHTSA 23V881000 · Daimler Vans USA, LLC · 13,726 vehicles 2022 Mercedes-Benz Metris, 2023 Mercedes-Benz Metris
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Mercedes-Benz Metris vehicles. The fuel pump may shutdown, causing a loss of drive power.
Risk and remedy
Risk: A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed February 5, 2024. Owner notification letters were mailed November 1, 2024. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS2KRAPUM2. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 23V-444.
Delivery · Fuel pumpJun 26, 2023 · NHTSA 23V444000 · Daimler Vans USA, LLC · 20,500 vehicles 2021 Mercedes-Benz Metris, 2022 Mercedes-Benz Metris, 2023 Mercedes-Benz Metris, 2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, 2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2021 Freightliner Sprinter and 2021-2023 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Metris vehicles. The fuel pump may shutdown, which can result in a loss of drive power.
Risk and remedy
Risk: A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 1, 2023. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is 4790205.
Delivery · Fuel pumpJun 26, 2023 · NHTSA 23V445000 · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC · 143,551 vehicles 2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG® GT, 2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG® GT, 2021 Mercedes-Benz C-Class, 2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class, 2023 Mercedes-Benz C-Class, 2022 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class, 2023 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class, 2021 Mercedes-Benz E-Class, 2022 Mercedes-Benz E-Class, 2023 Mercedes-Benz E-Class, 2021 Mercedes-Benz G-Class, 2022 Mercedes-Benz G-Class, 2023 Mercedes-Benz G-Class, 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class, 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class, 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class, 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class, 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class, 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class, 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class and 7 more
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2023 C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, CLS, SL, GT, GLC, GLE, GLS, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle details. The fuel pump may shutdown, which can result in a loss of drive power.
Risk and remedy
Risk: A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 14, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2023070012.
Delivery · Fuel pump · Control/drive moduleDec 23, 2022 · NHTSA 22V955000 · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC · 348,183 vehicles 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class, 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class, 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class, 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class, 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class, 2012 Mercedes-Benz M-Class, 2013 Mercedes-Benz M-Class, 2014 Mercedes-Benz M-Class, 2015 Mercedes-Benz M-Class
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2012-2014 ML550, 2012-2015 ML350, AMG ML63, 2015 ML250, ML400, 2016 GLE450, GLE300, 2016-2018 GLE350, GLE550, 2016-2019 GLE400, 2017-2019 AMG GLE43, and 2016-2020 AMG GLE63 vehicles. Water might accumulate in the spare tire wheel well and damage the fuel pump control unit, which could cause an engine stall while driving.
Risk and remedy
Risk: An engine stall while driving increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will install a water drain plug, inspect for water intrusion, and replace the fuel pump control unit as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 15, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's numbers for this recall are 2023010002 and 2023010003.
Delivery · Hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsMar 8, 2022 · NHTSA 22V134000 · Daimler Vans USA, LLC · 42,132 vehicles 2017 Mercedes-Benz Metris, 2018 Mercedes-Benz Metris, 2019 Mercedes-Benz Metris, 2020 Mercedes-Benz Metris, 2021 Mercedes-Benz Metris, 2022 Mercedes-Benz Metris
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2022 Mercedes-Benz Metris vehicles. The connection of the upper and lower fuel hoses to the engine may be insecure, which can result in a fuel leak.
Risk and remedy
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and repair the fuel hose connections, and replace the clamps and fuel hose, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 5, 2022. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS2KRAUCH.
Fuel injection system · Fuel railDec 13, 2021 · NHTSA 21V961000 · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC · 139 vehicles 2019 Mercedes-Benz A-Class, 2020 Mercedes-Benz A-Class, 2019 Mercedes-Benz AMG® GT, 2016 Mercedes-Benz C-Class, 2019 Mercedes-Benz C-Class, 2020 Mercedes-Benz C-Class, 2020 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class, 2019 Mercedes-Benz E-Class, 2020 Mercedes-Benz E-Class, 2019 Mercedes-Benz G-Class, 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class, 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class, 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class, 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class, 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class, 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class, 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class, 2020 Mercedes-Benz S-Class, 2020 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019 AMG G63, C300, E300, G550, AMG GT63, AMG GT53, 2019-2020 A220, GLA250, GLC300, 2016 C300, 2020 AMG A35, AMG C43, AMG C63, CLA250, E350, E450, GLB250, GLE450, GLS450, GLS580, S560, and SL550 vehicles equipped with a gasoline engine. During the manufacturing process, particles may have been trapped between the fuel rail and injectors, which can cause a fuel leak.
Risk and remedy
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source, such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel rail and fuel injectors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 22, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for the recall is 2022030003.
Delivery · Fuel pumpSep 10, 2021 · NHTSA 21V704000 · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC · 7 vehicles 2021 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021 S580 vehicles. The suction jet pump in the fuel tank may have a loose or missing nozzle, which can cause the pump to fail and result in an engine stall.
Risk and remedy
Risk: An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace as necessary, the fuel tank including the suction jet pump, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed October 26, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
Storage · Tank assemblyJul 23, 2021 · NHTSA 21V564000 · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC · 3 vehicles 2019 Mercedes-Benz G-Class
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019 G550 vehicles. The fuel tank may not have been welded properly during manufacturing, which could result in a fuel leak.
Risk and remedy
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of fire.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 3, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
Delivery · Hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsSep 29, 2020 · NHTSA 20V595000 · Daimler Vans USA, LLC · 4,010 vehicles 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, 2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling 2019-2020 Mercedes Benz and Freightliner Sprinters. The fuel line clamps may loosen and result in a fuel leak.
Risk and remedy
Risk: A fuel leak can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will check the fuel hose clamp connections and tighten or replace the components as needed, free of charge. DVUSA issued owners an interim notification on November 9, 2020. The recall began January 19, 2021. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3SCHELLE.
Delivery · Fuel pumpAug 4, 2020 · NHTSA 20V453000 · Daimler Vans USA, LLC · 46 vehicles 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The affected Sprinter vehicles from platform 907 (VS30) might have an open port on the fuel delivery module (fuel pump).
Risk and remedy
Risk: An open port on the fuel pump module may result in fuel leaking onto the roadway, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will check for the additional nozzle on the fuel pump and install a closure onto the nozzle as needed, free of charge. The recall began September 18, 2020. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is VS3KRASTUF.
Fuel system, dieselNov 7, 2019 · NHTSA 19V798000 · Daimler Vans USA, LLC · 4,987 vehicles 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019 Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles equipped with diesel fuel systems. The bayonet lock between the fuel pump and the fuel tank may not have been closed and locked during manufacturing. As a result, a leak between the fuel pump and the fuel tank could occur. In addition, a gas station fuel pump may not automatically stop once the tank fill level is reached, potentially causing the fuel to overflow.
Risk and remedy
Risk: A diesel fuel leak can create slippery road conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the bayonet lock on the fuel pump, locking it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 3, 2020. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3KRAFMOD.
Storage · Tank assembly · Filler pipe and capAug 2, 2019 · NHTSA 19V572000 · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. · 128 vehicles 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020 GLE350 4MATIC and GLE450 4MATIC vehicles. The connection between the fuel filler pipe and the fuel tank may have been improperly welded, allowing a fuel leak.
Risk and remedy
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge. The recall began October 18, 2019. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2019090001.
Delivery · Hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsNov 29, 2018 · NHTSA 18V837000 · Daimler Vans USA, LLC · 12,383 vehicles 2016 Mercedes-Benz Metris, 2017 Mercedes-Benz Metris
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Mercedes-Benz Metris vehicles. The fuel hose in the engine compartment may leak at the lower connecting point of the transition hose, between the underbody fuel line and the Schrader valve and/or where the fuel line connects to the fuel pump.
Risk and remedy
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected hose and clamp, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 25, 2019. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267.
Power train · Driveline · DriveshaftSep 22, 2017 · NHTSA 17V592000 · Daimler Vans USA, LLC · 109 vehicles 2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500/3500 vehicles. The affected vehicles were manufactured without a driveshaft catch strap, allowing a loose driveshaft to strike the fuel tank.
Risk and remedy
Risk: A loose driveshaft may strike and puncture the gas tank, resulting in a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will install the missing catch strap for the driveshaft, free of charge. Daimler issued an interim notification to owners on November 17, 2017. The recall began on December 21, 2017. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267.
Fuel system, dieselFeb 10, 2017 · NHTSA 17V092000 · Daimler Vans USA, LLC · 2 vehicles 2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles. These vehicles were manufactured without a protective plate on the front of the gas tank and a foam ring at the filler neck. As such, these vehicles may not comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 301, "Fuel System Integrity."
Risk and remedy
Risk: Without the protective plate and the foam ring installed, impacts may damage the tank resulting in a fuel leak that can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge. The recall began on June 6, 2017. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267.
Power train · Driveline · DriveshaftFeb 10, 2017 · NHTSA 17V094000 · Daimler Vans USA, LLC · 2 vehicles 2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles. The affected vehicles were manufactured without a driveshaft catch strap, allowing a loose driveshaft to strike the fuel tank. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 301, "Fuel System Integrity."
Risk and remedy
Risk: A loose driveshaft may strike and puncture the gas tank, resulting in a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will install a driveshaft catch strap, free of charge. The recall began on April 27, 2017. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267.
Fuel systemOct 19, 2016 · NHTSA 16V758000 · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. · 6,858 vehicles 2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2017 E300 Sedan and E300 Sedan 4Matic vehicles manufactured December 10, 2015, to June 30, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the rear bench seat frame may contact and damage the wiring harness for the fuel pump, fuel tank pressure sensor or fuel level gauge.
Risk and remedy
Risk: Damage to the fuel pump wiring may result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: MBUSA has notified owners, and dealers will modify the routing of the affected wiring harness, repairing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 28, 2016. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
DeliveryNov 24, 2015 · NHTSA 15V792000 · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. · 809 vehicles 2014 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2014 E350 and E350 4Matic sedans manufactured June 4, 2014, to July 9, 2014. The affected vehicles were built with a fuel feed line that has a single flare fitting instead of a double flare fitting.
Risk and remedy
Risk: If the fuel feed line has the incorrect flare fitting, the connection between the fuel hose and the fuel feed line might develop a leak or may completely disconnect. Leaking fuel in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire and if the fuel feed line disconnects, the vehicle would stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will install the correct fuel line, free of charge. This recall began on January 11, 2016. Owners may contact Mercedes-Benz customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
DeliveryOct 14, 2015 · NHTSA 15V652000 · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. · 3,177 vehicles 2014 Mercedes-Benz S-Class, 2015 Mercedes-Benz S-Class, 2016 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Mercedes-Benz USA LLC (Mercedes-Benz) is recalling certain model year 2014 S63 AMG sedans and 2015-2016 S63 AMG 4Matic sedans and coupes manufactured May 14, 2013, to September 18, 2015. In the affected vehicles, due to a software error within the engine control unit, the vehicle may stall when coasting to a stop, such as at a traffic light.
Risk and remedy
Risk: The vehicle stall may be interpreted by the driver to be a planned shut-down as part of the ECO-Start-function. However, the engine will not restart automatically after releasing the brake pedal, immobilizing the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Mercedes-Benz will notify owners, and dealers will update the engine control unit software, free of charge. The recall BEGAN ON DECEMBER 2, 2015. Owners may contact Mercedes-Benz customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Mercedes-Benz's number for this recall is 2015100003.
DeliveryOct 13, 2015 · NHTSA 15V647000 · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. · 4 vehicles 2015 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2015 S550 Hybrid vehicles manufactured May 13, 2013 to April 22, 2015. In the affected vehicles, after driving in electric mode, the fuel pump output may be insufficient to restart the gasoline engine and the vehicle will stall.
Risk and remedy
Risk: A vehicle stall increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update the fuel system control unit software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in November 2015. Owners may contact Mercedes-Benz customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
Delivery · Fuel pumpMar 10, 2015 · NHTSA 15V138000 · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. · 3,039 vehicles 2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2015 C300 4matic and C400 4matic vehicles manufactured April 7, 2014, to July 25, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the fuel delivery module may be improperly secured to the fuel tank. Secondly, electrical wires that connect to the fuel delivery module might have been pinched between the flange of the fuel delivery module and the tank.
Risk and remedy
Risk: If the locking plate is not properly secured to the fuel delivery module it may become loose, and leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire. If the electrical wires are pinched, the fuel pump may stop working, resulting in a stall, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles for improperly secured locking plates and pinched wires, correcting the vehicles as necessary, free of charge. The recal began on April 24, 2015. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2015030004.
Fuel systemDec 3, 2012 · NHTSA 12V557000 · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. · 5,800 vehicles 2011 Mercedes-Benz C-Class, 2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class, 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class, 2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class, 2012 Mercedes-Benz E-Class, 2011 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class, 2012 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class, 2011 Mercedes-Benz S-Class, 2012 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk: 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.
Fuel system, dieselOct 3, 2011 · NHTSA 11V496000 · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. · 6,872 vehicles 2012 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Mercedes-benz usa (mbusa) is recalling certain model year 2011 vehicles including e-class (212 platform), manufactured from july 2010 through february 2011, r-class (251 platform), manufactured from april 2010 through april 2011, ml-class (w164 platform), manufactured from january 2010 through march 2011, gl-class (x164 platform), manufactured from march 2010 through march 2011, and model year 2012 s-class (221 platform) vehicles. The diesel fuel filter may leak from the area around the heating component.
Risk and remedy
Risk: Diesel fuel may be deposited onto the highway and create the potential for a crash.
Remedy: Mbusa will contact owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the diesel fuel filter if necessary, free of charge. The safety recall began on november 30, 2011. Owners may contact mercedes-benz usa at 1-800-367-6372.
Storage · Tank assembly · Filler pipe and capJun 29, 2010 · NHTSA 10V294000 · Sprinter Engineering & Compliance Suppor · 2,589 vehicles 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
Sprinter is recalling certain model year 2009 and 2010 vehicles manufactured from november 2009 through march 2010 and sold under the mercedes-benz, freightliner, and dodge brand name. The spring plate which attaches the oil filler neck to the cylinder-head cover may crack.
Risk and remedy
Risk: A crack in the spring plate may result in engine oil leaking into the engine compartment from the oil filler neck, possibly leading to the accumulation of dirt in the engine compartment with subsequent soiling of the road surface which could lead to a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the oil filler neck free of charge. Mercedes-benz usa is handling the mercedes-benz and freightliner sprinter owner notification and remedy for this campaign, and chrysler is handling the dodge sprinter owner notification and remedy for this campaign. The safety recall began on october 4, 2010. Mercedes-benz and freightliner sprinter owners may contact mbusa, llc at 1-877-762-8276, and dodge sprinter owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-992-1997.
Fuel system, otherNov 24, 2009 · NHTSA 09V453000 · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. · 352 vehicles 2009 Mercedes-Benz G-Class
Mercedes-benz is recalling model year 2009 550 g-class vehicles. The fuel line quick connectors located under the vehicle away from the engine compartment may not have been connected properly on the assembly line and completely seated in the connection. In case of a frontal crash, the fuel pump would no longer function but a partial dislocation of the line could lead to a potential for fuel loss from the line at the quick connector.
Risk and remedy
Risk: Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will check the connection of the fuel line quick connectors and install a new clamp to assure the quick connectors secure connection. The remedy will be performed free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during january 2010. Owners may contact mercedes-benz at 1-800-367-6372.
Delivery · Hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsAug 29, 2005 · NHTSA 05V378000 · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. · 487 vehicles 2004 Mercedes-Benz G-Class, 2005 Mercedes-Benz G-Class
On certain sport utility vehicles, the fuel return hose between fuel tank and return line can be permeated with fuel. This situation results from the expansion and contraction of the hose under pressure causing microcracks in the hose material.
Risk and remedy
Risk: These microcracks may cause fuel leakage. Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace all fuel return hoses with the appropriate hoses free of charge. The recall began on september 27, 2005. Owners may contact mercedes benz at 1-800-367-6372.