NHTSA (USA)High Risk
2017 MERCEDES-BENZ E300NHTSA Campaign #16V758000
The official notice
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.
6,858 vehicles affectedMfr ref: 2016100001Updated June 10, 2026