NHTSAPOWER TRAIN
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC - Drive Shaft Universal Joint May Break
Published: April 3, 2026Recall ID: 26V216000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
A sudden loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Drive Shaft Universal Joint May Break
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Drive Shaft Universal Joint May Break |
| Nhtsa id | 26V216000 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V216000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC |
| Defect summary | 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. |
| Corrective action | 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. |
| Consequence summary | A sudden loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash. |
| Potentially affected | 24092 |
| Report received date | 2026-04-03T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |