NHTSAPOWER TRAIN
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC - Rear Axle Carrier May Fail
Published: December 18, 2024Recall ID: 24V941000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Rear axle carrier failure can cause a sudden loss of vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Product Description & Identification
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2025 E 350, E 350 4MATIC, E 450 4MATIC, and E450 4MATIC station wagon vehicles. The camber strut bracket may have been improperly welded onto the rear axle carrier, possibly resulting in separation of the bracket from the rear axle carrier.
Affected Products
Rear Axle Carrier May Fail
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Rear Axle Carrier May Fail |
| Nhtsa id | 24V941000 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V941000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | Yes |
| Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC |
| Defect summary | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2025 E 350, E 350 4MATIC, E 450 4MATIC, and E450 4MATIC station wagon vehicles. The camber strut bracket may have been improperly welded onto the rear axle carrier, possibly resulting in separation of the bracket from the rear axle carrier. |
| Completion rate | 100.00 |
| Corrective action | Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy has been performed. Dealers will replace the rear axle carrier, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 22, 2025. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2024120015. |
| Consequence summary | Rear axle carrier failure can cause a sudden loss of vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Mfr campaign number | 2024120015 |
| Potentially affected | 17 |
| Report received date | 2024-12-18T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |