Mercedes-benz Recall 16V831000: Structure, Frame And Members, Underbody Shields

NHTSA recall 16V831000 · announced November 17, 2016 · filed by Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc. · 799 units affected

The problem

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.

The risk

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

What to do

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.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

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 this recall

• 2017 Mercedes-benz E400
• 2017 Mercedes-benz E550

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.