2011 Mercedes Benz E recalls

Defect: Mercedes-benz usa (mbusa) is recalling certain model year 2011 vehicles including e-class (212 platform), manufactured from july 2010 through february 2011, r-class (251 platform), manufactured from april 2010 through april 2011, ml-class (w164 platform), manufactured from january 2010 through march 2011, gl-class (x164 platform), manufactured from march 2010 through march 2011, and model year 2012 s-class (221 platform) vehicles. the diesel fuel filter may leak from the area around the heating component.

Why it matters: Diesel fuel may be deposited onto the highway and create the potential for a crash.

Mbusa will contact owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the diesel fuel filter if necessary, free of charge. the safety recall began on november 30, 2011. owners may contact mercedes-benz usa at 1-800-367-6372.

Owner notification: November 30, 2011 · Filing manufacturer: MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC.

Defect: Mercedes-benz is recalling certain model year 2011 e-class model w212 and s212 vehicles manufactured from july 8, 2010, through july 12, 2010. insufficient adhesive between the vibration damper and its inner mass damper ring could cause a sudden separation of the inner mass damper ring from the vibration damper.

Why it matters: While working in the engine compartment during engine operation, the damper ring could strike and injure the person repairing the vehicle or a bystander.

Dealers will inspect and replace parts as necessary free of charge. the safety recall began on april 8, 2011. owners may contact mercedes-benz at 1-800-367-6372.

Owner notification: April 8, 2011 · Filing manufacturer: MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC.

Defect: 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.

Why it matters: Diesel fuel may be deposited on roads and making those roads slippery, increasing the potential for a crash.

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 this campaign has been superseded .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.

Owner notification: November 24, 2010 · Filing manufacturer: MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC.

Defect: Mercedes benz is recalling certain model year 2010 c-class, model 204, e-class, model 212, and model year 2010-2011 e-class coupe/cabriolet model 207 vehicles. the power steering system in the subject vehicles may fail due to the loss of power steering fluid.

Why it matters: Owners may not have sufficient control of the vehicle in areas, such as parking lots, where maximum power steering is required, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Dealers will check and retorque the connection fitting free of charge. the safety recall began on october 31, 2010. owners may contact mercedes-benz at 1-800-367-6372.

Owner notification: October 31, 2010 · Filing manufacturer: MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC.