Manufacturer : Mercedes-Benz USA, llC.
Nhtsa Campaign ID Number : 05v378000
Mfg's report date : Aug 19, 2005
Component: fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Potential number of units affected : 487
Summary: on certain sport utility vehicles, the fuel return hose between fuel tank and return line can be permeated with fuel. This situation results from the expansion and contraction of the hose under pressure causing microcracks in the hose material.
Consequence: these microcracks may cause fuel leakage. Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire. Remedy: dealers will inspect and replace all fuel return hoses with the appropriate hoses. The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule. Owners should contact Mercedes-Benz at 1-800-367-6372.
Notes: customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administrationÂ's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236; (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to www.safercar.gov.
