2017 Mercedes-Benz E400, 2017 Mercedes-Benz E550 Recall: On the affected vehicles, there may be insufficient clearance between the…
NHTSA campaign 16V831000 · Structure · filed Nov 17, 2016 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
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.
The risk
The insufficient clearance may cause the panel to melt, increasing the risk of a fire.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
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.
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.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz | E400 | 2017 |
| Mercedes-Benz | E550 | 2017 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 16V831000 (manufacturer number 2016110008). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.