Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC., 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.
The NHTSA ID number is 26V216000.
The potential number of units affected is 24,092
Dealers will inspect and replace the drive shaft as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 2. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning April 10.
