Recall 16V831000: 2017 Mercedes-Benz E550 and 1 other model

Report received

Nov 17, 2016

Manufacturer

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

Potentially affected

799vehicles

Model years

2017

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible consequence

The insufficient clearance may cause the panel to melt, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2017 Mercedes-Benz E40020 complaints
• 2017 Mercedes-Benz E5502 complaints