NHTSA recall 21V-961 (21V961000)
fuel system, gasoline recall reported December 13, 2021 - about 139 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 21V961000
- Also written as
- 21V-961
- Manufacturer number
- 2022030003
- Reported
- December 13, 2021
- Vehicles affected
- ~139
- Component
- fuel system, gasoline
What is being recalled
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019 AMG G63, C300, E300, G550, AMG GT63, AMG GT53, 2019-2020 A220, GLA250, GLC300, 2016 C300, 2020 AMG A35, AMG C43, AMG C63, CLA250, E350, E450, GLB250, GLE450, GLS450, GLS580, S560, and SL550 vehicles equipped with a gasoline engine. During the manufacturing process, particles may have been trapped between the fuel rail and injectors, which can cause a fuel leak.
Why it is dangerous
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source, such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Dealers will replace the fuel rail and fuel injectors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 22, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for the recall is 2022030003.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 21V-961 when calling a dealer.
Affected 15 models
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.