NHTSA Recall 16V758000: Fuel pump (fuel system) and fuel system, gasoline
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 6,858 vehicles. It affects 2017 Mercedes-Benz E300.
| NHTSA campaign | 16V758000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 2016100001 |
| Components | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE › DELIVERY › FUEL PUMP; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE |
| Report received | October 19, 2016 |
| Owner notification | October 28, 2016 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety 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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 16V758000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz E300 | 2017 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.