MERCEDES BENZ GLE 350 2020: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
| Make : MERCEDES BENZ | Model : GLE 350 | Year : 2020 |
| Build Dates : 2019-04-12 - 2019-06-25 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 19V572000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2019-10-18 | Date Received by ODI: 2019-08-02 | Date Added to Database: 2019-08-05 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 2019090001 | ||
| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 128 | ||
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Summary:
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. |
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Consequence:
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. |
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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. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov. |
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