Mercedes-benz Recall 05V378000: Fuel System, Gasoline, Delivery, Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings

NHTSA recall 05V378000 · announced August 29, 2005 · filed by Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc. · 487 units affected

The problem

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.

The risk

THESE MICROCRACKS MAY CAUSE FUEL LEAKAGE. FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

What to do

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE ALL FUEL RETURN HOSES WITH THE APPROPRIATE HOSES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 27, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MERCEDES BENZ AT 1-800-367-6372.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

MERCEDES-BENZ RECALL NO. 2005080007.CUSTOMERS MAY 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.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2004 Mercedes-benz G55
• 2005 Mercedes-benz G55

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.