NHTSA recall 16V758000
Fuel system, gasoline
Mercedes-Benz E300
Reported Oct 19, 20166,858 vehicles affectedMercedes-Benz USA, LLC.Maker’s number 2016100001Built Dec 10, 2015 – Jun 30, 2016
The 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.
The risk
Damage to the fuel pump wiring may result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
The 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.
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