Mercedes Benz Bus Sprinter: Fuel May Leak
Recall Summary Mercedes-Benz Bus is recalling 14 Sprinter vehicles because the fuel filter may leak at the drain plug, allowing fuel to escape. Drivers may notice a diesel smell if this occurs. The remedy is to replace the fuel filter.
- Recalling firm
- MERCEDES BENZ BUS
- Product
- Vehicles: MERCEDES BENZ BUS SPRINTER. Units affected: 14
- Reason
- It is possible that the fuel filter could suffer a leak in the plug area of the drain opening. This leakage should be identified to the driver by the smell of the diesel however if action is not taken to address the issue the issue could result in fuel escaping onto the road surface. Remedy: Recall all affected vehicles and replace the fuel filter.
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2012-01-25
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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