Mercedes-Benz C400, C300: Fuel system — fuel pump

Affects Mercedes-Benz C400, C300 · 2015 — about 3K vehicles.

The hazard

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.

What to do

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.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational