Recall Alert: Mercedes-Benz Recalls 2017 E-Class For Potential Stalling — Is Yours On The List?

Due a wiring problem, Mercedes-Benz E-Class has the potential to stall

Mercedes-Benz is recalling its E-Class sedan for potential stalling issues, this is the 2017 model of the luxury sedan.

Recall Alert: Mercedes-Benz Recalls 2017 E-Class For Potential Stalling — Is Yours On The List?

The early builds of 2017 E300 and E300 4MATIC sedan have a wiring problem which could lead to stalling of the engine. This is as per the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in the U.S.

Recall Alert: Mercedes-Benz Recalls 2017 E-Class For Potential Stalling — Is Yours On The List?

The company is recalling a total of 6858 cars which has a wiring harness mounted under the rear seat bench that can cut the fuel pump, the fuel tank sensor, the fuel gauge or even all the three.

Recall Alert: Mercedes-Benz Recalls 2017 E-Class For Potential Stalling — Is Yours On The List?

It is obvious that once the fuel is cut off, so does the engine. Mercedes-Benz says if the passenger in the rear row press their knees on the seat bench or even do anything that could put some pressure on the bench to compress, the moment can damage the wiring under it.

Recall Alert: Mercedes-Benz Recalls 2017 E-Class For Potential Stalling — Is Yours On The List?

The problem was identified during an internal test conducted in July 2016 while examining the wiring harness and it concluded that it could happen the owners of the vehicle.

Recall Alert: Mercedes-Benz Recalls 2017 E-Class For Potential Stalling — Is Yours On The List?

As of now no owners have reported any problems as per the company's filing. The E-Class built post September 2, 2016 have been rerouted with the wiring and dealers are beginning to apply the same remedy to customer cars.

Recall Alert: Mercedes-Benz Recalls 2017 E-Class For Potential Stalling — Is Yours On The List?

Nearly 3100 of the affected cars are still sitting unsold in the inventory of the dealers.

Recall Alert: Mercedes-Benz Recalls 2017 E-Class For Potential Stalling — Is Yours On The List?

In India, the Mercedes-Benz E-Class comes in models such as E200, E250d, and E350d.

Recall Alert: Mercedes-Benz Recalls 2017 E-Class For Potential Stalling — Is Yours On The List?

While the E200 is a 2.0-litre petrol mill, the E250d is a 2.2-litre and the E350d is a V6 3.0-litre diesel engines.

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Article Published On: Friday, November 4, 2016, 9:25 [IST]
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