Mercedes-Benz recall: Structure
What is wrong
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2017 E400 4Matic Coupe, E400 Convertible, E550 Coupe and E550 Convertible vehicles manufactured June 7, 2016, to September 8, 2016. On the affected vehicles, there may be insufficient clearance between the left catalytic converter and the composite underbody panel.
What could happen
The insufficient clearance may cause the panel to melt, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the underbody panel, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 2016. Owners may contact Mercedes customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
Vehicles covered
- Mercedes-Benz E400 2017
- Mercedes-Benz E550 2017
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 16V831000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Nov 17, 2016
- Owners notified
- Dec 16, 2016
- Vehicles or items affected
- 799
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jun 7, 2016 to Sep 8, 2016
- Part
- Structure › Frame and members › Underbody shields
- Maker's own recall number
- 2016110008
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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Mercedes-Benz / Mercedes-Maybach recall: Electrical system Feb 5, 2021
- Mercedes Benz / Mercedes-Benz recall: Communication Nov 1, 2019
- Mercedes Benz / Mercedes-Benz recall: Air bags Jan 9, 2019
- Mercedes Benz / Mercedes-Benz recall: Air bags Jan 10, 2018
- Mercedes-Benz recall: Air bags Oct 6, 2017
- Mercedes-Benz recall: Air bags Feb 8, 2017
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.