The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·15V138000·Announced 2015-03-10

Mercedes-Benz Recalls 2015 C300 and C400 for Fuel Pump Defect

Mercedes-Benz is recalling 2015 C300 and C400 vehicles because the fuel delivery module may be improperly secured or have pinched wires, increasing the risk of fire or stalling.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect in the fuel system that poses a risk of fire and vehicle stalling, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe (4) rating.

Plain-English summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. is recalling certain model year 2015 C300 4matic and C400 4matic vehicles manufactured between April 7, 2014, and July 25, 2014. The recall involves 3,039 vehicles where the fuel delivery module may be improperly secured to the fuel tank, or electrical wires connecting to the module may have been pinched between the module flange and the tank.

If the locking plate is not properly secured, it may become loose and leak fuel, which increases the risk of a fire. If the electrical wires are pinched, the fuel pump may stop working, causing the vehicle to stall and increasing the risk of a crash.

Owners will be notified by MBUSA. Dealers will inspect the vehicles for improperly secured locking plates and pinched wires, correcting them as necessary at no charge. The recall began on April 24, 2015. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
MERCEDES-BENZ C400, C300
Brand
MERCEDES-BENZ
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Category
Vehicle — Fuel System
Hazard
Affected units
3,039

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • C400
  • C300

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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