MERCEDES BENZ S400 2012: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 12V557000

Make Model Year
MERCEDES BENZ S400 2012
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2013-02-15 2012-12-03 2012-12-04

Production Dates: 2011-04-18 - 2011-07-12

Manufacturers Involved: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 2013010004

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 5800

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY: 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.