MERCEDES BENZ E350 2020: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 20V364000

Make Model Year
MERCEDES BENZ E350 2020
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2020-08-17 2020-06-22 2020-06-22

Manufacturers Involved: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 2020070017

Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 90

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. "MBUSA" is recalling certain 2020 C300, E350, and GLC300 vehicles equipped with turbocharged 4-cylinder gasoline engines. The screws that retain the turbocharger oil feed and return lines may not have been properly tightened, possibly resulting in an oil leak.

Consequence

An oil leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the turbocharger oil lines and tighten them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began August 17, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020070017.

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.