Safety Recall NHTSA · 11V496000 Reported October 3, 2011

Diesel fuel filter

Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc · N/A · 6,872 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
11V496000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
6,872
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
October 3, 2011

Defect Summary

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.

Safety Consequence

Diesel fuel may be deposited onto the highway and create the potential for a crash.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 11V496000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 11V496000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 11V496000?

NHTSA recall 11V496000 was issued by Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc on October 3, 2011. It addresses: Diesel fuel filter. The recall affects approximately 6,872 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 11V496000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.