2017 Mercedes-Benz E300 recall: fuel pump

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. reported this safety recall on October 19, 2016. It covers about 6,858 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 6,858
reported: Oct 19, 2016
owners notified: Oct 28, 2016
related complaints: 25

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump

What is wrong: 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.

Recall number 16V758000

Affected vehicles

Mercedes-Benz E300 2017 2017

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 25 complaints about fuel system problems.

2017 Mercedes-Benz E300

Questions about recall 16V758000

Is there a recall on the 2017 Mercedes-Benz E300 fuel pump?

Yes. Recall 16V758000, reported on October 19, 2016, covers about 6,858 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 16V758000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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