RECALL
Problem:
Fuel System Failure due to Wiring Harness Damage
Maker:
Mercedes-Benz
Category:
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Type:
Vehicle
Cars:
6'858
Campaign:
2016100001
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.
Consequences:
Damage to the fuel pump wiring may result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Actions:
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.
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