Recall 16V758000: 2017 Mercedes-Benz E300
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Oct 19, 2016
- Vehicles affected
- 6,858
- Models
- 1
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2017 E300 Sedan and E300 Sedan 4Matic vehicles manufactured December 10, 2015, to June 30, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the rear bench seat frame may contact and damage the wiring harness for the fuel pump, fuel tank pressure sensor or fuel level gauge.
The risk
Damage to the fuel pump wiring may result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
MBUSA has notified owners, and dealers will modify the routing of the affected wiring harness, repairing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 28, 2016. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Affected vehicles
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 16V758000
- Manufacturer campaign
- 2016100001
- Manufacturer
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
- Owner letters
- Oct 28, 2016
- Components
- Fuel system, gasoline (Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion); Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump (Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology