Mercedes-Benz GL recalls

23 official safety recalls for the Mercedes-Benz GL from NHTSA (United States), DVSA (United Kingdom) and the EU Safety Gate, newest first. Recall repairs are normally free at the maker’s dealers.

Whether your car is affected and still needs the repair depends on its VIN or registration. Check it on the official site for your country:

  1. Brake booster corrosion may reduce braking

    Reported April 26, 2024Model years 2007–2012NHTSA campaign 24V29800015,604 vehicles affected

    Do not drive: the maker advises not to drive affected vehicles until they are repaired.

    Moisture may cause corrosion in the brake booster housing, reducing brake performance or causing brake failure and increasing the risk of a crash. Owners are advised not to drive until the remedy is performed. Dealers will remove the rubber sleeve, inspect the booster, and replace it as needed free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
    Defect
    Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2006-2012 ML, GL, and R-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. Moisture may accumulate and cause corrosion in the brake booster housing unit, which can result in reduced brake performance or brake failure.
    Consequence
    Reduced brake performance or brake failure can increase the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy has been performed. Dealers will remove the rubber sleeve, inspect the brake booster, and as necessary, replace the brake booster. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 24, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MMUSA's number for this recall is 2024050001/2. This recall is an expansion of previous recall number 22V-315.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

  2. Steering gear bolts may corrode and break

    Reported February 20, 2023Model years 2011–2017DVSA recall R/2023/023666,263 vehicles affected

    Moisture may cause the aluminium steering gear bolts to corrode and break. The mounting bolts will be replaced with steel bolts; if any are broken, the steering gear will also be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    On affected vehicles the aluminium bolts of the steering gear could corrode and break due to the intrusion of moisture.
    Defect
    On affected vehicles the aluminium bolts of the steering gear could corrode and break due to the intrusion of moisture.
    Remedy
    Replace the steering gear mounting bolts on the affected vehicles with steel bolts. Should the bolts break or already be broken change the steering gear.

  3. Brake booster corrosion may affect its function

    Reported September 30, 2022Model years 2005–2013DVSA recall R/2022/279654 vehicles affected

    Advanced corrosion at the brake booster housing joint may affect its function. The booster will be replaced if the vehicle fails the XENTRY test and requires replacement.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    The function of the brake booster might be affected due to advanced corrosion in the joint area of its housing.
    Defect
    The function of the brake booster might be affected due to advanced corrosion in the joint area of its housing.
    Remedy
    Replace brake booster in vehicles that have not passed XENTRY test and require part replacement.

  4. Brake booster corrosion may affect its function

    Reported September 30, 2022Model years 2005–2013DVSA recall R/2022/27819,326 vehicles affected

    Advanced corrosion at the brake booster housing joint may affect its function. Vehicles that fail the specified test and need a replacement will have the brake booster replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    The function of the brake booster might be affected due to advanced corrosion in the joint area of its housing.
    Defect
    The function of the brake booster might be affected due to advanced corrosion in the joint area of its housing.
    Remedy
    Replace brake booster in vehicles that have not passed XENTRY test and require part replacement.

  5. Brake booster may be affected by corrosion

    Reported May 24, 2022Model years 2005–2013DVSA recall R/2022/1404,893 vehicles affected

    Advanced corrosion at the brake booster housing joint may affect its function. The brake booster will be checked and replaced if necessary.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    THE FUNCTION OF THE BRAKE BOOSTER MIGHT BE AFFECTED DUE TO ADVANCED CORROSION IN THE JOINT AREA OF ITS HOUSING
    Defect
    The function of the brake booster might be affected due to advanced corrosion in the joint area of its housing.
    Remedy
    Check the brake booster on the affected vehicles and - depending on the result of this inspection - replace it where necessary.

  6. Brake booster may be affected by corrosion

    Reported May 24, 2022Model years 2005–2013DVSA recall R/2022/13794,998 vehicles affected

    Advanced corrosion at the brake booster housing joint may affect its function. The remedy is to inspect the booster and replace it if needed.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    THE FUNCTION OF THE BRAKE BOOSTER MIGHT BE AFFECTED DUE TO ADVANCED CORROSION IN THE JOINT AREA OF ITS HOUSING
    Defect
    The function of the brake booster might be affected due to advanced corrosion in the joint area of its housing.
    Remedy
    Check the brake booster on the affected vehicles and - depending on the result of this inspection - replace it where necessary.

  7. Corrosion may cause brake failure

    Reported May 9, 2022Model years 2007–2012NHTSA campaign 22V315000350,294 vehicles affected

    Do not drive: the maker advises not to drive affected vehicles until they are repaired.

    Moisture may corrode the brake booster housing, reducing brake performance or causing brake failure and increasing crash risk. Owners are advised not to drive until repaired. Dealers will inspect the booster and replace it as needed, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
    Defect
    Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2006-2012 ML-Class, GL-Class, and R-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. Moisture may accumulate and cause corrosion in the brake booster housing unit, which can result in reduced brake performance or brake failure.
    Consequence
    Reduced brake performance or brake failure can increase the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy has been performed. Dealers will remove the rubber sleeve, inspect the brake booster, and as necessary, replace the brake booster. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 30, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's numbers for this recall are 2022050014, 2022050015 2022090006, & 2022090007.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

  8. Emergency call system may report an inaccurate location

    Reported November 1, 2019Model years 2013–2016NHTSA campaign 19V78700024,226 vehicles affected

    A software fault may cause the emergency call system's date and time to differ from the actual date and time, potentially giving an inaccurate vehicle location and delaying responders. Dealers will check the remote update or update the communication module software as needed, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    COMMUNICATION
    Defect
    Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2013-2017 vehicles due to a software fault that may cause the date and time for the emergency call system (eCall) to differ from the actual date and time, potentially relaying an inaccurate vehicle location. For a full list of the affected models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2019/RMISC-19V787-4620.pdf
    Consequence
    An inaccurate vehicle location may delay emergency responders, increasing the risk of injury.
    Remedy
    MBUSA has initiated an Over the Air (OTA) remote update. MBUSA will also notify owners, and dealers will check software for a successful OTA or update the communication module software as needed, free of charge. The recall began December 23, 2019. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2019120008.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

  9. Active curve system oil may escape onto exhaust parts

    Reported August 24, 2018Model years 2010–2016DVSA recall R/2018/2062,606 vehicles affected

    Oil foam may form in the active curve system reservoir when the oil is below the minimum level and escape through the cap vents. It could spray onto hot exhaust parts, creating a fire risk. The reservoir oil dipstick will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    OIL FOAM MAY DEVELOP IN THE ACTIVE CURVE SYSTEM OIL RESERVOIR
    Defect
    It has been determined that on Model series ML/GLE GL/GLS (166) & GLE Coupe (292) with ACTIVE CURVE SYSTEM (ACS) Oil foam may develop in the systems oil reservoir under dynamic operating conditions and at an oil level below the minimum level and escape via the ventilation bores in the cap of the reservoir. Depending on the orientation of the two ventilation bores the escaping oil could spray onto hot component parts of the exhaust system. In this case risk of fire cannot be ruled out.
    Remedy
    On affected vehicles replace the oil dipstick of the reservoir for the ACTIVE CURVE SYSTEM.

  10. Active curve system oil may leak

    Reported April 27, 2018Model years 2013–2016NHTSA campaign 18V2720009,725 vehicles affected

    If the oil level is below minimum in certain driving conditions, oil may foam and leak from the reservoir cap. Leaking oil near an ignition source can increase fire risk. Dealers will correct the oil level as needed and replace the reservoir cap, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    SUSPENSION:FRONT
    Defect
    Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2012-2014 ML350 Bluetec 4Matic and ML550 4Matic, 2012-2015 ML63 AMG 4Matic and ML350 4Matic, 2013-2016 GL350 Bluetec 4Matic, GL550 4Matic and GL63 AMG 4Matic, 2017 GLS350d 4Matic, GLS450 4Matic, GLS550 4Matic and GLS63 AMG 4Matic, 2015 ML400 4Matic, 2016 GLE400 4Matic, GLE350 4Matic, GLE63 AMG 4Matic, GLE63S AMG 4Matic, GLE450 4Matic Coupe and GLE63S AMG 4Matic Coupe, 2015-2016 GL450 4Matic and 2013-2014 GL450 4Matic vehicles equipped with the Active Curve System (ACS). In certain driving conditions, if the oil level in the ACS reservoir is below the minimum level, the oil may foam and leak out of the vent holes in the reservoir cap.
    Consequence
    The leaking oil in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
    Remedy
    MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will correct the oil level as necessary and replace the reservoir sealing cap to prevent oil foam from leaking out, free of charge. The recall began August 30, 2018. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2018070015.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

  11. Water may enter the power steering control unit

    Reported April 11, 2017Model years 2016–2017NHTSA campaign 17V24100058,323 vehicles affected

    An insufficiently sealed power steering connector may let water enter the control unit and deactivate steering assistance, increasing crash risk. Dealers will replace the connector and inspect the steering rack, replacing it as necessary, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
    Defect
    Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 GLE300d 4Matic, E400 4Matic Coupe, GL63 AMG, GLE350, GLE350 4Matic, GLE350d 4Matic, GLE400 4Matic, GLE43 AMG Coupe 4Matic, GLE550e 4Matic, GLE63 AMG 4Matic, GLE63S AMG 4Matic and GLE63S AMG Coupe 4Matic vehicles, 2017 E300 4Matic and GLS63 AMG 4Matic vehicles, and 2016-2017 GL350 4Matic BlueTec, GL450 4Matic, and GL550 4Matic vehicles. The affected vehicles have an electric power steering connector that may be insufficiently sealed, allowing water to enter the control unit.
    Consequence
    If water enters the power steering control unit, the power steering assist may be deactivated, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the connector and inspect the electric power steering rack, replacing the rack as necessary. These repairs will be performed free of charge. Remedy parts are currently unavailable. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed June 30, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

  12. Incorrect software may affect air bag deployment

    Reported March 14, 2017Model years 2016–2017NHTSA campaign 17V17700051 vehicles affected

    Incorrect software in control units may affect air bag deployment in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Dealers will update the affected software free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
    Defect
    Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 AMG GT-S, GLC300, CLA250 and GLE300d 4Matic vehicles, 2013 C250, E350 BlueTec and G63 AMG vehicles, 2008-2014 C300 vehicles, 2013-2014 C300 4Matic and ML350 4Matic vehicles, 2009 C350 vehicles, 2014 CLS550, E350 4Matic, E350 Coupe 4Matic, E350 Wagon 4Matic, GLK350 and SL550 vehicles, 2012 CLS550 4Matic vehicles, 2012-2016 E350 vehicles, 2016-2017 GL450 4Matic vehicles, 2012-2014 ML350 4Matic BlueTec vehicles, 2015 S550, S550 4Matic and C300 4Matic Sedan vehicles, 2015-2016 C300 Sedan vehicles, and 2017 SL63 AMG vehicles. Various control units on these vehicles may have been updated with incorrect software, potentially affecting the correct deployment of the air bags in the event of a crash.
    Consequence
    If the air bags do not deploy as intended in the event of a crash, there would be an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
    Remedy
    MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update software in the affected control units, free of charge. The recall began April 21, 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

  13. Upper control arm bolt may be loose

    Reported February 8, 2017Model years 2016NHTSA campaign 17V08100037 vehicles affected

    The bolt connecting the upper control arm to the axle stub may be loose, causing improper wheel tracking and increasing crash risk. Dealers will check the bolt and replace the upper control arm if needed, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER ARM
    Defect
    Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 GLE350 4Matic, GLE350, GLE350 4Matic Bluetec, GL450 4Matic, and GLE450 Coupe 4Matic vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the bolt that connects the upper control arm and the axle stub may not have been properly tightened.
    Consequence
    The loose bolt may cause improper wheel tracking, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tightness of the bolt connecting the upper control arm and the axle stub on the affected vehicles, replacing the upper control arm if necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

  14. Passenger air bag may be deactivated

    Reported December 15, 2016Model years 2016–2017NHTSA campaign 16V90300047,799 vehicles affected

    Incorrect passenger seat occupant classification software may identify an occupant as a child seat and deactivate the front passenger air bag, increasing injury risk in a crash. Dealers will update the software free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
    Defect
    Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 GL350 4Matic Bluetec, GL550 4Matic, GLE350 4Matic, GLE43 AMG Coupe, GLE450 4Matic, 2016 GLE300d 4Matic, GLE350, GLE350d 4Matic, GLE400 4Matic, GLE550e 4Matic, GLE63 AMG, GLE63 AMG 4Matic, GLE63S AMG 4Matic Coupe, and 2017 GLS63 AMG vehicles manufactured April 23, 2014, to May 10, 2016. The front passenger seat Occupant Classification System (OCS) calibration may be incorrect, and as a result, the system can incorrectly classify the occupant as a child seat, deactivating the front passenger air bag.
    Consequence
    If the front passenger air bag does not deploy as necessary in the event of a crash, the front passenger has an increased risk of injury.
    Remedy
    MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update the OCS software, free of charge. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

  15. Axle carrier bolts may fracture

    Reported December 14, 2016Model years 2015NHTSA campaign 16V90000048 vehicles affected

    Incorrectly assembled front or rear axle carrier bolts may fracture, making the vehicle unstable and reducing handling. Dealers will replace the axle carrier bolts free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
    Defect
    Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2015 GL350 4Matic Blutec, GL450 4Matic, GL550 4Matic, ML250 Blutec, ML350, ML350 4Matic, ML400 4Matic and 2015-2016 GL63 AMG 4Matic vehicles manufactured September 29, 2014 through March 27, 2015. The affected vehicles have axle bolts on the front and/or rear drive axle carriers that may not have been assembled correctly. As a result, the remaining bolts may fracture.
    Consequence
    If any of the remaining front or rear axle bolts fracture, the vehicle may be unstable, reducing the handling capability and increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the axle carrier bolts, free of charge. The recall is began February 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

  16. Driver airbag inflator may rupture

    Reported February 11, 2016Model years 2009–2012NHTSA campaign 16V081000711,159 vehicles affected

    The driver airbag inflator may rupture when deployed, sending metal fragments into the vehicle and potentially seriously injuring or killing occupants. Dealers will replace the driver airbag module, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
    Defect
    Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 ML320 BlueTec 4Matic, GL320 BlueTec 4Matic and R320 CDI 4Matic, 2011 E350 Cabriolet and E550 Cabriolet, 2009-2011 ML350, ML350 4Matic, ML550 4Matic, ML63 AMG, and C63 AMG, 2010-2011 ML450 4Matic Hybrid, E350 Coupe, E350 4Matic, E550 Coupe, E550 4Matic, and E63 AMG, 2011-2012 GL350 BlueTec 4Matic and R350 BlueTec 4Matic, 2009-2012 GL450 4Matic, GL550 4Matic and R350 4Matic, 2007-2008 SLK280, SLK350, and SLK55 AMG, 2011-2014 SLS AMG Coupe, 2012 SLS AMG Cabriolet, 2013-2014 SLS AMG GT and SLS AMG GT Cabriolet, 2005 C230 Kompressor and C320, 2006-2007 C230, 2006-2011 C350, 2008-2011 C300 and C300 4Matic, 2010-2012 GLK350 and GLK350 4Matic and 2007-2008 Chrysler Crossfire vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
    Consequence
    In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
    Remedy
    MBUSA will their notify owners, and Fiat Chrysler will notify the affected Chrysler owners. Dealers for the respective brands will replace the driver's frontal air bag module, free of charge. This recall began November 2016. Mercedes-Benz owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372 and Chrysler owners may contact Fiat Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

  17. Second-row seat may prevent proper child seat anchoring

    Reported March 31, 2014Model years 2014NHTSA campaign 14V15800069 vehicles affected

    The foldable second-row seat bottom may not fold low enough to allow proper use of the child seat lower anchors. A child restraint may be inadequately secured, increasing injury risk in a crash. Dealers will inspect and replace the seat pan if needed, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    CHILD SEAT:LATCH STRAP
    Defect
    Mercedes Benz USA, LLC (Mercedes) is recalling certain model year 2014 GL350 BlueTEC 4Matic, GL450 4Matic, GL550 4Matic, and GL63 AMG vehicles manufactured November 4, 2013, through November 15, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the foldable second row seat bottom may not fold down low enough to allow proper use of the child seat achors. As such, these vehicles do not conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."
    Consequence
    Without the use of the lower anchor points, a child restraint may be insufficiently or improperly anchored to the seat, increasing the risk of injury to the child in the event of a crash.
    Remedy
    Mercedes will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the seat pan of the second row seat, free of charge. The recall began on May 2, 2014. Owners may contact Mercedes at 1-800-367-6372.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

  18. Seat belt anchor bolts may loosen

    Reported April 29, 2013Model years 2013NHTSA campaign 13V166000256 vehicles affected

    Second row seat belt anchor bolts may not be properly tightened and could loosen, leaving an occupant improperly restrained in a crash and increasing injury risk. Dealers will check and tighten the bolts as necessary, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    SEAT BELTS
    Defect
    Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (Mercedes) is recalling certain model year 2013 GL350 BlueTEC, GL450 4MATIC, GL550 4MATIC, and GL63 AMG vehicles manufactured May 15, 2012 through October 4, 2012. The second row seat belt anchor fitting bolts may not be properly torqued.
    Consequence
    If the bolts are not properly torqued, the seat belt anchor bolts may continue to loosen and in the the event of a crash, the belted occupant may not be properly restrained, increasing the risk of injury.
    Remedy
    Mercedes-Benz will notify owners and dealers will check, and tighten the bolts of the seat belt anchor fittings, as necessary, free of charge. The recall campaign began on May 24, 2013. Owners may contact Mercedes-Benz at 1-800-367-6372.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

  19. Diesel fuel filter may leak

    Reported October 3, 2011Model years 2011NHTSA campaign 11V4960006,872 vehicles affected

    The diesel fuel filter may leak around its heating component, allowing fuel to reach the highway and create a potential crash hazard. Dealers will inspect the filter and replace it if necessary, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
    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.
    Consequence
    DIESEL FUEL MAY BE DEPOSITED ONTO THE HIGHWAY AND CREATE THE POTENTIAL FOR A CRASH.
    Remedy
    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.
    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 <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .

  20. Fuel filter may leak

    Reported October 29, 2010Model years 2011NHTSA campaign 10V5400002,297 vehicles affected

    An inadequately lubricated O-ring may allow the fuel filter to leak. Diesel fuel on the road could make it slippery and increase crash risk. Dealers will replace the fuel filters, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:FUEL FILTER
    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.
    Consequence
    DIESEL FUEL MAY BE DEPOSITED ON ROADS AND MAKING THOSE ROADS SLIPPERY, INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A CRASH.
    Remedy
    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.
    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 <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .

  21. Power steering driving pin may break

    Reported December 19, 2008Model years 2008NHTSA campaign 08V682000577 vehicles affected

    A defective driving pin may break during normal turning, reducing hydraulic steering assistance and limiting steering wheel operation. The steering gear will be replaced.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
    Defect
    MERCEDES-BENZ IS RECALLING 577 MY 2008 GL-CLASS, M-CLASS, AND R-CLASS VEHICLES. A DEFECT MAY EXIST IN THE DRIVING PIN USED TO CONTROL THE OIL PRESSURE OF THE POWER STEERING.
    Consequence
    IF A DEFECTIVE DRIVING PIN EXISTS IN A VEHICLE AND THE PIN BREAKS DURING NORMAL VEHICLE TURNING, THE NORMALLY AVAILABLE HYDRAULIC SUPPORT FUNCTION WILL NO LONGER FUNCTION AND STEERING WHEEL OPERATION WILL BE LIMITED.
    Remedy
    MERCEDES-BENZ WILL REPLACE THE STEERING GEARS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 28, 2009. OWNER MAY CONTACT MERCEDES-BENZ AT 1-800-367-6372.
    Notes
    MERCEDES-BENZ RECALL NO. 2008120011.CUSTOMERS 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 <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .

  22. Trailer hitch welds may fail

    Reported June 2, 2008Model years 2006–2008NHTSA campaign 08V24200052,740 vehicles affected

    Weld seams joining the trailer hitch receiver to its attachment bar may not meet performance specifications. The receiver could separate, creating a road hazard and crash risk. Do not use the hitch until repaired. Dealers will repair it.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    TRAILER HITCHES
    Defect
    MERCEDES-BENZ IS RECALLING 52,740 MY 2006-2008 GL AND ML CLASS VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FLEX-N-GATE TRAILER HITCH. SOME OF THE WELD SEAMS CONNECTING THE TRAILER HITCH RECEIVER TO THE ATTACHMENT BAR USED TO SECURE THE TRAILER HITCH TO THE BODY FRAME DO NOT MEET PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS.
    Consequence
    THIS MAY RESULT IN THE TRAILE RHITCH RECEIVER SEPARATING FROM THE ATTACHMENT BAR, CREATING A ROAD HAZARD WHICH MAY LEAD TO A VEHICLE CRASH. THE TRAILER HITCH MUST NOT BE USED FOR ANY PURPOSE UNTIL IT HAS BEEN REPAIRED.
    Remedy
    DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE TRAILER HITCH. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 16, 2008. OWENRS MAY CONTACT MERCEDES-BENZ AT 1-800-367-6372.
    Notes
    MERCEDES-BENZ RECALL NO. 2008050004.CUSTOMERS MAY 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.

  23. Crankshaft sensor may fail and cause power loss

    Reported January 9, 2008Model years 2006–2008NHTSA campaign 08V0060009,004 vehicles affected

    A sensor electrical connection may fail, causing the vehicle to lose power instead of entering limp-home mode; it may also be unable to restart. This could increase crash risk. Dealers will replace the sensor.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
    Defect
    ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DIESEL ENGINES, THE CRANKSHAFT SENSOR COULD FAIL DUE TO SEPARATION OF BOND WIRES FROM THE LEAD FRAME IN THE SENSOR. THIS RESULTS IN AN INTERRUPTION IN THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTION IN THE CHIP HOUSING OF THE SENSOR.
    Consequence
    WHEN THIS HAPPENS, THE VEHICLE MAY LOSE POWER RATHER THAN ENTER A LIMP-HOME MODE. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE CANNOT BE RESTARTED AFTER FAILURE OF THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTION IN THE SENSOR, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
    Remedy
    DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CRANKSHAFT SENSOR. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 4, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MERCEDES-BENZ AT 1-800-367-6372.
    Notes
    MERCEDES RECALL NO. 2008010005.CUSTOMERS 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.

Sources: NHTSA (US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), DVSA (UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) and the EU Safety Gate (European Commission) recall data. Each recall covers vehicles sold in that market; models sold elsewhere may differ.

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