Vehicle recall 10V540000 · October 29, 2010
Mercedes-Benz E, GL and 2 more models
The o-ring may not have been properly lubricated in all cases.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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 This campaign has been superseded.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 http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 10V540000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 29, 2010
- Filed by
- MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC.
- Owner notification
- November 24, 2010
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 2,297
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Fuel system, other › Fuel filter
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Mercedes-Benz E (2011): 2011
- Mercedes-Benz GL (2011): 2011
- Mercedes-Benz M (2011): 2011
- Mercedes-Benz R (2011): 2011
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