MERCEDES-BENZ 2017: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

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 v…

Recall #: 16V758000

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Mercedes-benz recalled Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2017 E300 Sedan and E300 ….

MERCEDES-BENZ 2017: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE was recalled by Mercedes-benz in October 19, 2016. Reason: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2017 E300 Sedan and E300 Sedan 4Matic vehicle…. Remedy: MBUSA has notified owners, and dealers will modify the routing of the affected wiring har…. Verify recall #16V758000 with the NHTSA before acting.

The recall

Mercedes-benz issued this NHTSA recall-Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2017 E300 Sedan and E300 Sedan 4Matic vehicle….

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agency class: October 19, 2016
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Sourced from official NHTSA enforcement records. Verify recall #16V758000 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

The number of affected units is not disclosed in the agency filing, which is common for drug and food recalls where lot-level tracking supersedes unit counts. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

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Product description

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.

Reason for recall

Hazard

Damage to the fuel pump wiring may result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy, what to do

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 Profile

Structured summary of the NHTSA recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	16V758000
Date reported	October 19, 2016
Date initiated	October 19, 2016
Recalling firm	Mercedes-benz
Affected scope	Not disclosed
Distribution	United States
Official source	NHTSA notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official NHTSA enforcement record. Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

What to do with this recall

MBUSA has notified owners, and dealers will modify the routing of the affected wiring harness, repairing it as necessary, free of…

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the NHTSA on October 19, 2016. NHTSA does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 16V758000.

Where was the recalled product distributed? ▼

Distribution: United States.

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Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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