| NHTSA Recall # | 79230 |
| NHTSA Compaign # | 10V540000 |
| MFG Compaign # | |
| Manufacturer | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. |
| Supplier | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | E |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:FUEL FILTER |
| Date of notification | 24/11/10 |
| Begin date of manufacuring | 01/07/10 |
| End date of manufacturing | 30/09/10 |
| Type of recall | V |
| Recall initiator | MFR |
| Report received | 29/10/10 |
| Report created | 03/11/10 |
| Regulation part number | |
| FMV safety standard number | |
| Estimated number of affected units | 2297 |
| Defect 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 v251vehicles. The o-ring may not have been properly lubricated in all cases. Lack of lubrication can lead to leakage of the fuel filter. |
| Consequence summary | Diesel fuel may be deposited on roads and making those roads slippery, increasing the potential for a crash. |
| Corrective action | 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 This campaign has been superseded .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. |
| Recall 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 . |