| Make / Models :
|
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Model/Build
Years: |
| MERCEDES
/ G55 |
|
2004-2005
|
| 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 ADMINISTRATION�S VEHICLE SAFETY
HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236; (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO
HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV. |
