Recall 10V540000: Fuel Filter Replacement

VEHICLE MAKE/MODEL: MODEL YEAR(S):

MERCEDES BENZ/E 2011

MERCEDES BENZ/GL 2011

MERCEDES BENZ/M 2011

MERCEDES BENZ/R 2011

MANUFACTURER: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

MFR'S REPORT DATE: October 29, 2010

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 10V540000

NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: N/A

COMPONENT: Fuel System, Other: Fuel Filter

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 2297

SUMMARY:
Mercedes Benz is recalling certain model year 2011 M-Class, Model W164, GL-Class, Model X164, E-Class, Model W212, R-Class, and model V251 vehicles. The O-Ring may not have been properly lubricated in all cases. Lack of lubrication can lead to leakage of the fuel filter.

CONSEQUENCE:
Diesel fuel may be deposited on roads and making those roads slippery, increasing the potential for a crash.

REMEDY:
Dealers will replace the fuel filters free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during November 2010. 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 http://www.safercar.gov.