MERCEDES BENZ E300 2016: STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17V246000

Make Model Year
MERCEDES BENZ E300 2016
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2017-06-09 2017-04-11 2017-04-12

Production Dates: 2015-12-10 - 2016-11-11

Manufacturers Involved: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 411

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. "MBUSA" is recalling certain 2016-2017 E300 and 2017 E300 4MATIC vehicles. The affected vehicles have a roof mounted spoiler that may not be properly attached and thus may detach while driving.

Consequence

If the roof-mounted spoiler detaches while driving, it can become a road hazard, increasing a risk of a crash.

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the roof spoilers, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 9, 2017. 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.