| NHTSA Recall # | 123530 |
| NHTSA Compaign # | 16V831000 |
| MFG Compaign # | 2016110008 |
| Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Supplier | MERCEDES-BENZ |
| Brand | MERCEDES-BENZ |
| Model | E400 |
| Model Year | 2017 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS |
| Date of notification | 16/12/16 |
| Begin date of manufacuring | 07/06/16 |
| End date of manufacturing | 08/09/16 |
| Type of recall | V |
| Recall initiator | MFR |
| Report received | 17/11/16 |
| Report created | 17/11/16 |
| Regulation part number | |
| FMV safety standard number | |
| Estimated number of affected units | 799 |
| Defect summary | Mercedes-benz usa, llc (mbusa) is recalling certain model year 2017 e400 4matic coupe, e400 convertible, e550 coupe and e550 convertible vehicles manufactured june 7, 2016, to september 8, 2016. On the affected vehicles, there may be insufficient clearance between the left catalytic converter and the composite underbody panel. |
| Consequence summary | The insufficient clearance may cause the panel to melt, increasing the risk of a fire. |
| Corrective action | Mbusa will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the underbody panel, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began december 2016. Owners may contact mercedes customer service at 1-800-367-6372. |
| Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |