Recalls Of The Day, December 11, 2012

Today, one recall has been issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.  The issue is the potential for fire due to a leaky fuel filter.

 Please have this repaired A.S.A.P. if your car is affected.

Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s): MERCEDES / GLK350 2011-2012 MERCEDES BENZ / C300 2011-2012 MERCEDES BENZ / CL550 2011-2012 MERCEDES BENZ / CL63 2011-2012 MERCEDES BENZ / E350 2011-2012 MERCEDES BENZ / S400 2011-2012 MERCEDES BENZ / S550 2011-2012 MERCEDES BENZ / S63 2011-2012 Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. Report Receipt Date: DEC 03, 2012 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V557000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Potential Number of Units Affected: 5,800

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

Remedy: 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.