Mercedes-Benz, Mercedes-Maybach recall — Universal Joint

NHTSA · April 3, 2026

• NHTSA recall campaign 26V216000 (Mercedes-Benz, Mercedes-Maybach), reported April 3, 2026.
• Potentially affected vehicles: 24,092.
• Component: Universal Joint.
• Details as of July 25, 2026; the linked official notice is authoritative for lot codes, VINs, and remedies.

Agency

NHTSA

Posted

April 3, 2026

Recalling firm

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

Source ID

26V216000

NHTSA campaign →

Defect

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.

Consequence

A sudden loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

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.

Affected vehicles

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