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NHTSA recall 15V792000

Fuel System, Gasoline · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

November 24, 2015report date
809units affected
Vehicle recalltype
Details

What's wrong: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (mbusa) is recalling certain model year 2014 E350 and E350 4matic sedans manufactured June 4, 2014, to July 9, 2014. The affected vehicles were built with a fuel feed line that has a single flare fitting instead of a double flare fitting.

Why it matters: If the fuel feed line has the incorrect flare fitting, the connection between the fuel hose and the fuel feed line might develop a leak or may completely disconnect. Leaking fuel in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire and if the fuel feed line disconnects, the vehicle…

The fix: Mbusa will notify owners, and dealers will install the correct fuel line, free of charge. This recall began on January 11, 2016.

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All model years NHTSA lists

2014 Mercedes-Benz E350.

Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 15V792000.

Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.