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Mercedes-Benz CL-Class: recalls and fuel economy

1recall campaigns (model years 2010+)
0with a "do not drive" advisory
0with a "park outside" advisory

Counts come from NHTSA's recall file and include every version NHTSA lists under this model family (see how we group models). To see whether your car still needs a repair, check its VIN or use NHTSA's VIN lookup.

Recall campaigns by model year

20111
20121

Recalls by component

Fuel System, Gasoline1

EPA fuel economy and yearly fuel cost

Model yearFuelCombinedEPA yearly fuel costVersions
2010Premium Gasoline13–17 MPG$4,850–$6,3004
2011Premium Gasoline14–18 MPG$4,550–$5,8504
2012Premium Gasoline14–18 MPG$4,550–$5,8504
2013Premium Gasoline14–18 MPG$4,550–$5,8504
2014Premium Gasoline14–18 MPG$4,550–$5,8504

Ranges cover the engine, drivetrain and trim versions EPA rates for that year. Yearly fuel cost is EPA's own estimate, based on 15,000 miles a year and EPA's projected fuel price; your cost will differ.

All recall campaigns, newest first

NHTSA 12V557000 · reported 2012-12-03 · model years 2011–2012

Fuel System, Gasoline · about 5,800 vehicles in the whole campaign (all models)

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…

Risk: If the fuel filter flange cracks, it will leak fuel which may lead to a fire if an external ignition source is 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 February 2013. Owners may contact Mercedes-Benz at 1-800-367-6372.

Summaries are NHTSA's own text, shortened. Read the full notice on NHTSA's site via the campaign number.