4 recalls across 3 model years
The Mercedes-Benz E has 4 recalls covering 2010-2012 model years, with the most serious being a power steering fluid leak on 2010-2011 vehicles that can leave the driver with reduced or no power assist, raising the risk of a crash particularly at low speeds where full steering effort is needed.
The 2011 model year carries three additional recalls, two of which involve diesel fuel leaks. A fuel filter O-ring that was not properly lubricated can allow diesel to seep out and coat the road surface, creating a slip hazard for other vehicles. A separate but related diesel fuel system defect on 2011-2012 examples can likewise deposit fuel onto the highway. Both issues apply to diesel-equipped vehicles. The remaining 2011 recall affects a narrow window of production from early July 2010: a vibration damper on the engine can shed its inner ring suddenly, turning it into a projectile inside the engine compartment that can strike anyone working near a running engine.
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