| NHTSA Recall # | 93882 |
| NHTSA Compaign # | 12V557000 |
| MFG Compaign # | 2013010004 |
| Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Supplier | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | S63 |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE |
| Date of notification | 15/02/13 |
| Begin date of manufacuring | 18/04/11 |
| End date of manufacturing | 12/07/11 |
| Type of recall | V |
| Recall initiator | MFR |
| Report received | 03/12/12 |
| Report created | 04/12/12 |
| Regulation part number | |
| FMV safety standard number | |
| Estimated number of affected units | 5800 |
| Defect summary | 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. |
| Consequence summary | If the fuel filter flange cracks, it will leak fuel which may lead to a fire if an external ignition source is present. |
| Corrective action | 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 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). |