Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc | NHTSA Recall #15V138000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15V138000 by Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc. Affecting model year 2015 c300 4matic and c400 4matic vehicles manufactured april 7, 2014, to july 25, 2014 Includes 3,039 affected units, Improperly Attached Fuel Delivery Module and Wires, component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2015 c300 4matic and c400 4matic vehicles manufactured april 7, 2014, to july 25, 2014

Defect Summary

Mercedes-benz usa, llc. (mbusa) is recalling certain model year 2015 c300 4matic and c400 4matic vehicles manufactured april 7, 2014, to july 25, 2014. in the affected vehicles, the fuel delivery module may be improperly secured to the fuel tank. secondly, electrical wires that connect to the fuel delivery module might have been pinched between the flange of the fuel delivery module and the tank.

Corrective Action

Mbusa will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles for improperly secured locking plates and pinched wires, correcting the vehicles as necessary, free of charge. the recal began on april 24, 2015. owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-367-6372. mbusa's number for this recall is 2015030004.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 15V138000
Report Received Date: 2015-03-10T00:00:00
Subject: Improperly attached fuel delivery module and wires
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline
Potentially Affected Units: 3,039

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 2015030004
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Mercedes-benz usa, llc. (mbusa) is recalling certain model year 2015 c300 4matic and c400 4matic vehicles manufactured april 7, 2014, to july 25, 2014. in the affected vehicles, the fuel delivery module may be improperly secured to the fuel tank. secondly, electrical wires that connect to the fuel delivery module might have been pinched between the flange of the fuel delivery module and the tank.
Consequence Summary: If the locking plate is not properly secured to the fuel delivery module it may become loose, and leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire. if the electrical wires are pinched, the fuel pump may stop working, resulting in a stall, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Mbusa will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles for improperly secured locking plates and pinched wires, correcting the vehicles as necessary, free of charge. the recal began on april 24, 2015. owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-367-6372. mbusa's number for this recall is 2015030004.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 95.36

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NHTSA ID: 15V138000
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