Autoblog reports that nearly 7,000 Mercedes-Benz vehicles in the USA are being recalled for potentially leaky fuel filters.The diesel versions of the 2011 E-Class, GL-Class, M-Class, and R-Class, as well as the 2012 S-Class, manufactured between January 2010 and April 2011 are being recalled.
NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), USA says fuel filters on affected vehicles “may develop leaks from the area around the heating component.” Mercedes-Benz USA will be contacting owners for free inspection and replacement, beginning in November.
We’ll keep you posted on whether the issue affects models sold in India.