NHTSA recall 26V-216: Power Train

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC · Reported April 3, 2026 · 2 affected model years

Power Train recall

26V-216
April 3, 2026 · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Problem
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018 E 400 4MATIC Sedan, E 400 4MATIC Wagon, E 400 4MATIC Cabriolet, E 400 4MATIC Coupe, 2018-2020 Maybach S 560 4MATIC, S 560 4MATIC Coupe, S 450 4MATIC, 2019-2020 E 450 4MATIC Sedan, E 450 4MATIC Wagon, E 450 4MATIC Coupe, and E 450 4MATIC Cabriolet vehicles. The drive shaft universal joint may break, resulting in a sudden loss of drive power.
Safety risk
A sudden loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the drive shaft as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed May 22, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning April 10, 2026.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign number26V216000
ManufacturerMercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Report dateApril 3, 2026
ComponentPower Train:Driveline:Universal Joint
Fixed over the airNo
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Affected vehicles

2020 Mercedes-Benz E 450 4MATIC1 recall total2020 Mercedes-Benz S 560 4MATIC1 recall total

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