Recall 11V496000: 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML and 3 other models

Report received

Oct 3, 2011

Manufacturer

Mercedes-benz usa, llc.

Potentially affected

6,872vehicles

Model years

2011–2012

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 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.

Possible consequence

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.

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
• 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML0 complaints
• 2012 Mercedes-Benz S Class1 complaints