Safety Recall NHTSA · 17V246000 Reported April 11, 2017

Roof spoiler may detach

Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc · Structure · 411 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
17V246000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
Structure
Vehicles Affected
411
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
April 11, 2017
Completion Rate
91.73

Defect Summary

Mercedes-benz usa, llc. (mbusa) is recalling certain 2016-2017 e300 and 2017 e300 4matic vehicles. the affected vehicles have a roof mounted spoiler that may not be properly attached and thus may detach while driving.

Safety Consequence

If the roof-mounted spoiler detaches while driving, it can become a road hazard, increasing a risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Mbusa will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the roof spoilers, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. the recall began june 9, 2017. owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 17V246000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 17V246000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 17V246000?

NHTSA recall 17V246000 was issued by Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc on April 11, 2017. It addresses: Roof spoiler may detach. The recall affects approximately 411 vehicles, with the defect involving the Structure component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 17V246000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.