CarRecallWatch- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
- Problem
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019 G550 vehicles. The fuel tank may not have been welded properly during manufacturing, which could result in a fuel leak.
- Risk
- A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 3, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
The fuel tank on certain vehicles may not have been welded properly during manufacturing. Over time, this can allow fuel to leak from the tank.
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire. If you notice a smell of fuel, visible leaking, or fuel stains under your vehicle, avoid parking it near open flames or sources of ignition and contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer right away.
Authorized dealers will replace the fuel tank free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 3, 2021. You can contact Mercedes-Benz USA customer service at 1-800-367-6372, and you should check your vehicle's VIN for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Mercedes-Benz G 550 | 2019 |
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