Mercedes-Benz G Wagon Recall R/2005/126: Fuel Return Hose May Leak, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 26 Aug 2005
- Launched
- 1
- vehicles in the UK
- P042
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled G Wagon vehicles. A crack may form in the fuel return hose. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and replace the fuel return hose and fuel return pipe. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
A crack may form in the fuel return hose. If this does occur this may lead to an escape of fuel.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FUEL RETURN HOSE MAY LEAK Defect: It is possible that a crack may form in the fuel return hose. If this does occur this may lead to an escape of fuel. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the fuel return hose and fuel return pipe.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to an escape of fuel.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and replace the fuel return hose and fuel return pipe.
Are You Affected?
G Wagon may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 1 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Mercedes-Benz, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Mercedes-Benz.
- Book with any franchised Mercedes-Benz dealer, quoting the campaign code P042 or the DVSA reference R/2005/126. See how to get a Mercedes-Benz recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| G WagonDirectional control may be affected | Low | R/2010/178 | |
| GLCOn affected vehicles the bolting of the high-pressure fuel pump might not meet specifications | Urgent | R/2024/013 | |
| Sprinter, Sprinter 906On affected vehicles the fuel filter heater may be deactivated. If this happens a fuel gelling may occur at low temperatures and an unexpected loss of propulsion cannot be ruled out | Urgent | R/2023/348 | |
| C ClassWelding between fuel filler pipe and fuel tank might not meet specifications | Urgent | R/2023/260 | |
| AMG GT, C Class, CLS, E Class and 5 moreOn affected vehicles the fuel pump impeller might not meet specifications and may deform | Urgent | R/2023/223 |
This is one of 833 Mercedes-Benz recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mercedes-Benz recall launched before it was R/2005/134 on 27 Jul 2005, for brake pedal may require more effort than expected. The one launched after it was R/2005/088 on 17 Oct 2005, for suspension carrier link may fail. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall, all recalls launched in 2005 and fuel leak recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2005/126, launched 26 August 2005. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.