United StatesCertain 2018 E 400 4MATIC (Sedan, Wagon, Cabriolet, Coupe), 2018–2020 Maybach S 560 4MATIC (including Coupe) and S 450 4MATIC, and 2019–2020 E 450 4MATIC (Sedan, Wagon, Coupe, Cabriolet) vehicles — about 24,092 units — are affected. The drive shaft universal joint may break, causing a sudden loss of drive power and increasing crash risk; dealers will inspect and replace the drive shaft free of charge, interim letters were mailed May 22, 2026, additional letters will be sent when the remedy is available, VINs will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning April 10, 2026, and owners may call MBUSA at 1-800-367-6372.
What's being recalled
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.
How to identify it
NHTSA campaign 26V216000
The hazard
A sudden loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
What to do
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.
The official notice
This page is a summary of the notice published by U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, collected from U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Check the original before you act on it.
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