Is This A Lemon?

NHTSA recall campaign

16V758000

ManufacturerMercedes-Benz USA, LLC.Reported2016-10-19Affected6,858 vehicles

What was wrong

Defect

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.

Risk

Damage to the fuel pump wiring may result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →

Affected vehicles

2 entries
  • MERCEDES-BENZ