Recall 10V540000: 2011 Mercedes-Benz E and 1 other model

Report received

Oct 29, 2010

Manufacturer

Mercedes-benz usa, llc.

Potentially affected

2,297vehicles

Model years

2011

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Mercedes benz is recalling certain model year 2011 m-class, model w164, gl-class, model x164, e-class, model w212, r-class, and model v251vehicles. The o-ring may not have been properly lubricated in all cases. Lack of lubrication can lead to leakage of the fuel filter.

Possible consequence

Diesel fuel may be deposited on roads and making those roads slippery, increasing the potential for a crash.

Remedy

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. This campaign has been superseded . Please see recall campaign 11v-496.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2011 Mercedes-Benz E10 complaints
• 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL3 complaints