Fuel system, gasolineRecall 16V-758 · 2017 Mercedes-Benz E 300
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. recall 16V-758 covers 6,858 2017 Mercedes-Benz E 300 for a fuel system, gasoline problem, reported to NHTSA on October 19, 2016. The manufacturer's latest report (2018 Q1) shows 97% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 16V758000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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 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. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
97%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from December 10, 2015 to June 30, 2016. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.