Sandy Springs, GA – January 31, 2024 – Mercedes-Benz (OTCMKTS:MBGYY) is recalling 93,402 vans and passenger vehicles whose fuel pumps may fail and cause the vehicle to stall in traffic. This ups the risk of a crash and injury.
This recall is an expansion of a similar one, which dates back to July of last year.
Some of the affected vehicles include:
- 2021 – 2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG E53
- 2021 – 2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG E63
- 2022 – 2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG G63
- 2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC43
- 2022 – 2024 Mercedes-Benz C300
- 2022 – 2023 Mercedes-Benz E350
- 2022 – 2023 Mercedes-Benz S500
- 2022 – 2023 Mercedes-Maybach GL600
- 2022 – 2023 Mercedes-Benz Metris
Recall summary
The fuel pump in the affected vehicles has deformed internal parts that can jam at any moment. This may cause the car to stall it would not get enough fuel.
The full list of the affected vehicles is available here.
Recall risks
For risks of this recall, please visit this Mercedes-Benz article about a recall caused by a similar defect.
Warning signs
Before it stalls, the vehicle may start “running rough,” most likely accompanied by corresponding warning lights on the dashboard.
Background of the recall
Mercedes first recalled vehicles for this issue in July of last year, as reported. After the recall was issued, the manufacturer became aware of additional vehicles with the same issues that were not included in the original recall, leading to the present announcement.
Other Mercedes-Benz recalls
Vehicle stalling, accompanied by a potential fire caused another Mercedes-Benz recall, which took place in October 2023 and affected AMG SL roadsters.
The repair
Dealers will replace the fuel delivery module free of charge.
Notifications to vehicle owners will be sent by February 16, 2024.
Is your vehicle a part of this recall?
This Mercedes-Benz fuel pump recall affects more than 13,000 vans. To do a Mercedes-Benz recall check and see if your vehicle is one of them, use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool.
