Mercedes-benz E300 recalled over injury risk

Recall date

October 19, 2016

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC recalls 2017 Mercedes-benz E300

Recall number

16V758000

Brand / firm

Mercedes-benz

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 6,858 units

Why it was recalled

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

What was recalled

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.

What to do

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.