Mercedes-Benz USA. (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.
Mercedes-Benz USA – Fuel System Failure due to Wiring Harness Damage
| Report Received Date | 10/19/2016 |
| NHTSA ID | 16V758000 |
| Consequence Summary | Damage to the fuel pump wiring may result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective Action | 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 Code | 2016100001 |
| Potentially Affected | 6858 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=16V758000) |
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