Mercedes-Benz drive shaft universal joint may break, resulting in a sudden loss of drive power.
AFFECTED MODELS
Mercedes-Benz E-Class and S-Class
VEHICLES AFFECTED
24,092
REMEDY
Dealers will inspect and replace the drive shaft as necessary, free of charge.
COST
Free
The short version
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC reported a problem with the driveline universal joint. Here is what owners need to know.
WHAT
The drive shaft universal joint may break, resulting in a sudden loss of drive power.
WHY IT MATTERS
A sudden loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
WHAT TO DO
Take it to a dealer — they will inspect and replace the drive shaft as necessary, free of charge.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 26V-216.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2018–2020 | Mercedes-Benz E-Class |
| 2018–2020 | Mercedes-Benz S-Class |
What changed
Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.
- Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST
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Check your VINWhat this record means
Data from the NHTSA recall database. A clean VIN check means no open federal recalls for that vehicle — not that it never had one.
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