NHTSA recall 12V-557 (12V557000)
fuel system, gasoline recall reported December 3, 2012 - about 5,800 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 12V557000
- Also written as
- 12V-557
- Manufacturer number
- 2013010004
- Reported
- December 3, 2012
- Vehicles affected
- ~5,800
- Component
- fuel system, gasoline
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
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 (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 12V-557 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.