Mercedes-Benz Recalls 2017 E300 Sedans for Fuel Pump Wiring Defect
Mercedes-Benz is recalling 2017 E300 Sedans because the rear seat frame may damage fuel pump wiring, potentially causing an engine stall and increasing crash risk.
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 where the seat frame damages fuel pump wiring, leading to engine stalls and an increased risk of a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural defects and significant injury risk.
Plain-English summary
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. is recalling certain model year 2017 E300 Sedan and E300 Sedan 4Matic vehicles manufactured between December 10, 2015, and June 30, 2016. The recall affects 6,858 vehicles.
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. Damage to the fuel pump wiring may result in an engine stall, which increases the risk of a crash.
Dealers will modify the routing of the affected wiring harness and repair it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on October 28, 2016. 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 E300
- Brand
- MERCEDES-BENZ
- Manufacturer
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
- Category
- Vehicle — Sedan
- Affected units
- 6,858
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 (1)
- E300
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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