MERCEDES-BENZ C300, CL550, CL63, E350 and 4 more (2011-2012): Fuel system, gasoline
Recall 12V557000 · Dec 3, 2012 · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
5,800
vehicles affected
5,800
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 12V557000
- Date
- Dec 3, 2012
- Maker
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
- Units affected
- 5,800
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Fuel system, gasoline
- Model years
- 2011-2012
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
If the fuel filter flange cracks, it will leak fuel which may lead to a fire if an external ignition source is present.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
8 models, 16 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz | C300 | 2011-2012 |
| Mercedes-Benz | CL550 | 2011-2012 |
| Mercedes-Benz | CL63 | 2011-2012 |
| Mercedes-Benz | E350 | 2011-2012 |
| Mercedes-Benz | GLK350 | 2011-2012 |
| Mercedes-Benz | S400 | 2011-2012 |
| Mercedes-Benz | S550 | 2011-2012 |
| Mercedes-Benz | S63 | 2011-2012 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 12V557000?
8 models: Mercedes-Benz C300 (2011-2012), Mercedes-Benz CL550 (2011-2012), Mercedes-Benz CL63 (2011-2012) and 5 more, about 5,800 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 12V557000?
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.
What can happen?
If the fuel filter flange cracks, it will leak fuel which may lead to a fire if an external ignition source is present.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.