Body: roof and pillarsRecall 17V-246 · 2016–2017 Mercedes-Benz E 300
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. recall 17V-246 covers 411 2016–2017 Mercedes-Benz E 300 for a body: roof and pillars problem, reported to NHTSA on April 11, 2017. The manufacturer's latest report (2018 Q3) shows 92% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 17V246000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016-2017 E300 and 2017 E300 4MATIC vehicles. The affected vehicles have a roof mounted spoiler that may not be properly attached and thus may detach while driving.
The risk
If the roof-mounted spoiler detaches while driving, it can become a road hazard, increasing a risk of a crash.
The fix
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the roof spoilers, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 9, 2017. 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
92%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 November 11, 2016. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.