Mercedes Benz E, GL, M, R (2011): Fuel system, other
Recall 10V540000 · Oct 29, 2010 · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
2,297
vehicles affected
2,297
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 10V540000
- Date
- Oct 29, 2010
- Maker
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
- Units affected
- 2,297
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Fuel system, other > Fuel filter
- Model years
- 2011
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
DIESEL FUEL MAY BE DEPOSITED ON ROADS AND MAKING THOSE ROADS SLIPPERY, INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A CRASH.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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 THIS CAMPAIGN HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED .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.
Vehicles covered
4 models, 4 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes Benz | E | 2011 |
| Mercedes Benz | GL | 2011 |
| Mercedes Benz | M | 2011 |
| Mercedes Benz | R | 2011 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 10V540000?
4 models: Mercedes Benz E (2011), Mercedes Benz GL (2011), Mercedes Benz M (2011) and 1 more, about 2,297 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 10V540000?
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 THIS CAMPAIGN HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED .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.
What can happen?
DIESEL FUEL MAY BE DEPOSITED ON ROADS AND MAKING THOSE ROADS SLIPPERY, INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A CRASH.
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.