Filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC on December 18, 2024; 4 model-year listings affected.
Power train: axle assembly · Suspension: rear
NHTSA campaign 24V941000 · reported December 18, 2024 · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC · 17 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- Rear axle carrier failure can cause a sudden loss of vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- 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.
Whether a particular car is included depends on its build date: check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.