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Warranty
Joe Haller, Department Manager – Warranty,
Gregory Gunther - Department Manager, Vehicle
Compliance and Analysis, Engineering Services
FROM:

Mercedes-Benz Dealer Principals, General Managers,
Sales Managers, Service Managers, Parts Managers

TO:

Extended Warranty – Low Pressure Fuel Hose
MY15-17 C-Class (205), MY17 E-Class (213), MY16 -17
GLC-Class (253) and SLC/SLK-Class (172)
RE:

DATE:

July 30, 2021

IMPORTANT EXTENDED WARRANTY INFORMATION
Mercedes-Benz AG (“MBAG”), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has extended the warranty on the low pressure fuel
hose that connects to the high pressure fuel pump, from the original New Vehicle Limited Warranty of 4 years/50,000 miles to 10
years/120,000 miles (whichever occurs first) on certain Model Year (“MY”) 2015-2017 vehicles.
This warranty extension includes the replacement of the fuel hose due to potential fuel weeping on the fuel hose at the inlet
connection to the high pressure fuel pump. Under certain cold ambient conditions during a cold start of the engine, the low
pressure fuel hose at that connection may experience slight fuel weeping. A brief odor maybe perceptible by the occupants, but a
safety risk, including the risk of fire, can be ruled out.
This extended limited warranty applies to all aforementioned conditions that necessitate the servicing and / or replacement of
the fuel hose under the standard warranty terms and conditions. The extended warranty is applicable to the following vehicles:
Model
C-Class
C-Class
E-Class
GLC-Class
GLC-Class
SLK-Class
SLC-Class

Model Years
2015
2016 - 2017
2017
2016 - 2017
2017
2016
2017

Baum
205.048, 205.049
205.048, 205.049,
205.348, 205.349,
205.047
213.048, 213.049
253.948, 253.949
253.349
172.438
172.438

Sales Designation
C300, C300-4M (Sedan)
C300, C300-4M (Sedan), C300, C300-4M
(Coupe), C350e (Hybrid)
E300, E300-4M (Sedan)
GLC300, GLC300-4M
GLC300-4M (Coupe)
SLK300
SLC300

Engine Type

M274

Please be advised that all fuel hoses being claimed under this extended warranty may be requested to be returned for inspection.
All fuel hoses found to be functioning properly or without proper documentation will be returned and the claim debited in full,
without charge to the customer who has already received a free repair. The following damage codes and parts can only be
claimed for the replacement of the fuel hose:
Damage Code:

07307– Fuel Hose

Parts:

A274 070 3500 – Fuel Hose (new part) replaces A2740700181
A006 997 1890 – Hose clamp

010-9204-7942/1/AMERICAS

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
One Mercedes-Benz Drive

A Daimler AG Company

Sandy Springs, GA 30328

770.705.0600

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IMPORTANT:
1. Always check VMI to determine if a vehicle is covered under the 10 year/120,000 mile warranty period
Please check the VIN in NetStar/VMI before scheduling the appointment for the repair. Applicable vehicles will be visible in
NetStar/VMI on July 30, 2021

Approximately two weeks after the posting of this NCU, a letter will be distributed to owners notifying them of the warranty
extension. If customers have already paid to have a repair related to the conditions specified above, they may be eligible for
reimbursement. Please advise the customer to follow the instructions detailed below (also included in a copy of the customer
letter).

Reimbursement to Customers for Valid Repairs Performed Prior to Warranty Extension
Customers who have already paid to have any of the included components replaced may be eligible to receive reimbursement.
Requests for reimbursement may include parts, labor, fees and taxes.
Reimbursement may be limited to the amount the repair would have cost if completed by an authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer.
The following documentation must be presented to the servicing or closest Mercedes-Benz dealership for reimbursement:
Original or clear copy of all receipts, invoices and/or repair orders that show:
• The name and address of the person who paid for the repair.
• The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) of the vehicle that was repaired.
• What problem occurred, what repair was done, when it was done and who repaired it.
• Only Mercedes-Benz replacement parts were used for the repair.
• Fault Code (DTCs) information belonging to this Warranty Extension (if any).
• The total cost of the repair expense that is being claimed.
• Proof of payment of repair (copy of front and back of cancelled check, or copy of credit card receipt).
• Reimbursement will be paid by a check from an authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer.
Should you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to open a Warranty Services case online.

010-9204-7942/1/AMERICAS

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
One Mercedes-Benz Drive

A Daimler AG Company

Sandy Springs, GA 30328

770.705.0600