Recall
Mercedes-Benz E300 — 16V758000
NHTSA ID
16V758000
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E300
Years Affected
2017
Recall Date
2016-10-19
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Units Affected
6,858
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
2016100001
Summary
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.
Consequence
Damage to the fuel pump wiring may result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.