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Old Oct 18, 2011 | 06:23 PM
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Some 7000 MB's being recalled

Certain diesels are being recalled starting in November: the 2011 E-class (212) models built from July 2010 to February 2011, GL-class (X164) models built between March 2010 and March 2011, ML-class (W164) models built from January 2010 to March 2011, R-class (251) models produced from April 2010 through April 2011 and also a small number of the 2012 S-class (221) models.

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https://mbworld.org/features/mercede...dustrynews.php
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Old Oct 18, 2011 | 08:46 PM
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the 350 cdi, as the 320 cdi OM642, is a 3.0, not 3.5 liters, v6
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Old Oct 19, 2011 | 06:16 AM
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Wow that's some shocking news for me. Hope it gets resolved as soon as possible.
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Old Oct 19, 2011 | 12:16 PM
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the 350 cdi, as the 320 cdi OM642, is a 3.0, not 3.5 liters, v6
thanks, fixed now.
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Old Oct 19, 2011 | 09:41 PM
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Anyone with more info on this chime in please.

The fuel filter for a OM642 is used on a whole range of engines and chassis combinations. I'd like to know is this affects a particular fuel filter part number or fuel heater part number. Even the OM651 uses a 642 fuel filter.
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