CarRecallWatch- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
- 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.
- Risk
- Damage to the fuel pump wiring may result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
- Notes
- 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.
What this recall means for you
The rear bench seat frame in certain vehicles may contact and damage the wiring harness for the fuel pump, fuel tank pressure sensor, or fuel level gauge. Damage to this fuel pump wiring can cause the engine to stall.
An engine stall while driving increases the risk of a crash. If you own an affected vehicle, the risk is greatest while you are driving, so pay attention to any signs of trouble with the engine and seek service promptly if the problem appears.
The repair is free. Dealers will modify the routing of the affected wiring harness and repair it as necessary at no charge. Owners may contact Mercedes-Benz USA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. You can also check your VIN for open recalls on NHTSA's website to confirm whether your vehicle is included.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Mercedes-Benz E 300 | 2017 |
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