16Affected configurations shown5,800Potential units affected—Latest completion context
What can happen
Safety consequence
If the fuel filter flange cracks, it will leak fuel which may lead to a fire if an external ignition source is present.
What fixes it
Official remedy
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 lifecycle
Repair completion history
Campaign-level completion reporting. This does not determine whether a particular VIN has been repaired.
Latest reported completion: available in the live DOT record.
Affected vehicles
Vehicle configurations connected to 12V557000
2012 MERCEDES BENZ C300Open vehicle record →2012 MERCEDES BENZ S400Open vehicle record →2012 MERCEDES BENZ S63Open vehicle record →2012 MERCEDES BENZ GLK350Open vehicle record →2012 MERCEDES BENZ CL550Open vehicle record →2012 MERCEDES BENZ CL63Open vehicle record →2012 MERCEDES-BENZ E350Open vehicle record →2012 MERCEDES-BENZ S550Open vehicle record →2011 MERCEDES BENZ CL550Open vehicle record →2011 MERCEDES BENZ S400Open vehicle record →2011 MERCEDES BENZ S63Open vehicle record →2011 MERCEDES BENZ GLK350Open vehicle record →2011 MERCEDES BENZ CL63Open vehicle record →2011 MERCEDES BENZ C300Open vehicle record →2011 MERCEDES-BENZ E350Open vehicle record →2011 MERCEDES-BENZ S550Open vehicle record →
Owner action
Campaign pages describe the public recall record. To determine whether your specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall, use your VIN and verify the current status through NHTSA.