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NHTSA recall 16V758000

Fuel System, Gasoline · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

October 19, 2016report date
6,858units affected
Vehicle recalltype
Details

What's wrong: 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.

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

The fix: 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.

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All model years NHTSA lists

2017 Mercedes-Benz E300.

Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 16V758000.

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