Campaign 21V-961

During the manufacturing process, particles may have been trapped between the fuel rail and injectors, which can cause a fuel leak

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Defect summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019 AMG G63, C300, E300, G550, AMG GT63, AMG GT53, 2019-2020 A220, GLA250, GLC300, 2016 C300, 2020 AMG A35, AMG C43, AMG C63, CLA250, E350, E450, GLB250, GLE450, GLS450, GLS580, S560, and SL550 vehicles equipped with a gasoline engine. During the manufacturing process, particles may have been trapped between the fuel rail and injectors, which can cause a fuel leak.

Consequence

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source, such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the fuel rail and fuel injectors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 22, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for the recall is 2022030003.

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.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 21V961000. Text as published by NHTSA.
Vehicles covered

22 product lines are covered

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA about fuel system on these vehicles: 121, of which 5 involved a crash, fire, injury or death. Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered by campaign 21V-961
MakeModelModel yearsComplaints on this component
Mercedes-BenzA 2202019 to 202010
Mercedes-BenzAMG A3520200
Mercedes-BenzAMG C4320201
Mercedes-BenzAMG C6320200
Mercedes-BenzAMG G6320190
Mercedes-BenzAMG GT5320190
Mercedes-BenzAMG GT6320190
Mercedes-BenzC 300201912
Mercedes-BenzC300201666
Mercedes-BenzCLA 25020203
Mercedes-BenzE 30020192
Mercedes-BenzE 35020202
Mercedes-BenzE 45020200
Mercedes-BenzG 55020190
Mercedes-BenzGLA 2502019 to 20205
Mercedes-BenzGLB 25020205
Mercedes-BenzGLC 3002019 to 20207
Mercedes-BenzGLE 45020201
Mercedes-BenzGLS 45020206
Mercedes-BenzGLS 580 4MATIC20201
Mercedes-BenzS 56020200
Mercedes-BenzSL 55020200
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.