MERCEDES BENZ E 450 4MATIC 2025: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 24V941000

Make Model Year
MERCEDES BENZ E 450 4MATIC 2025
Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2024-12-18 2024-12-19

Manufacturers Involved: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

Component: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 17

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

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.

Consequence

Rear axle carrier failure can cause a sudden loss of vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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 are expected to be mailed February 16, 2025. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153' or go to nhtsa.gov.