NHTSA recall 16V831000
Structure › Frame and members › Underbody shields
Mercedes-Benz E400 and 1 more
Reported Nov 17, 2016799 vehicles affectedMercedes-Benz USA, LLC.Maker’s number 2016110008Built Jun 7, 2016 – Sep 8, 2016
The defect
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2017 E400 4Matic Coupe, E400 Convertible, E550 Coupe and E550 Convertible vehicles manufactured June 7, 2016, to September 8, 2016. On the affected vehicles, there may be insufficient clearance between the left catalytic converter and the composite underbody panel.
The risk
The insufficient clearance may cause the panel to melt, increasing the risk of a fire.
The remedy
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the underbody panel, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 2016. Owners may contact Mercedes customer service at 1-800-367-6372.