The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·17V246000·Announced 2017-04-11

Mercedes-Benz Recalls 2016-2017 E300 Vehicles for Spoiler Defect

Mercedes-Benz is recalling 2016-2017 E300 and E300 4MATIC vehicles because the roof-mounted spoiler may detach while driving, creating a road hazard.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (roof spoiler) that poses a risk of harm by creating a road hazard and increasing crash risk, but no injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. is recalling certain 2016-2017 E300 and 2017 E300 4MATIC vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the roof-mounted spoiler may not be properly attached to the vehicle.

If the spoiler detaches while driving, it can become a road hazard, which increases the risk of a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

Dealers will inspect the roof spoilers and replace them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on June 9, 2017. 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 — Roof Spoiler
Hazard
Affected units
411

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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