Mercedes-Benz 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.

NHTSA campaign 12V-557 · Reported December 3, 2012 · 5,800 vehicles affected

AFFECTED MODELS

Mercedes-Benz C-Class, CL-Class, E-Class, GLK-Class and S-Class

VEHICLES AFFECTED

5,800

REMEDY

Mercedes-Benz will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel filter, free of charge.

COST

Free

The short version

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. reported a problem with the fuel system, gasoline. Here is what owners need to know.

WHAT

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.

WHY IT MATTERS

If the fuel filter flange cracks, it will leak fuel which may lead to a fire if an external ignition source is present.

WHAT TO DO

Mercedes-Benz will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel filter, free of charge.

Affected vehicles

These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 12V-557.

YEAR RANGE	MODEL
2011–2012	Mercedes-Benz C-Class
2011–2012	Mercedes-Benz CL-Class
2011–2012	Mercedes-Benz E-Class
2011–2012	Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class
2011–2012	Mercedes-Benz S-Class

What changed

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December 3, 2012Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST

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