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2012 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 3.5L 2dr Coupe RWD

2012 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
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Rear Wheel Drive, 2 Door Coupe, Subcompact Cars
17 (2011) mpg city / 26 (2011) mpg hwy
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Issued: 2012-12-04
DESCRIPTION OF ISSUE

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.
If the fuel filter flange cracks, it will leak fuel which may lead to a fire if anexternal ignition source in present.

DESCRIPTION OF COMPONENT

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

RESOLUTION

Mercedes-Benz will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel filter, free of charge. The recall campaign is expected to begin in January 2013. 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 www.safercar.gov.


To Address this issue, please contact your local dealer or Mercedes-Benz directly for assistance

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