The defect
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 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 were mailed January 22, 2025. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2024120015.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz E 350 | 2025 |
| Mercedes-Benz E 350 4MATIC | 2025 |
| Mercedes-Benz E 450 4MATIC | 2025 |
| Mercedes-Benz E 450 4MATIC ALL-Terrain | 2025 |
Components: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY | SUSPENSION:REAR
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz E 350 | 2025 | 2 | 2 |
| Mercedes-Benz E 350 4MATIC | 2025 | 3 | 2 |
| Mercedes-Benz E 450 4MATIC | 2025 | 1 | 2 |
| Mercedes-Benz E 450 4MATIC ALL-Terrain | 2025 | 0 | 2 |
Other power train recalls in 2024
41 of the 950 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2024 concerned the power train; Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC filed 180 campaigns in all.
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| 24V862000 15 Nov 2024 | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC |
| 24V853000 8 Nov 2024 | Diamond C Trailer MFG |
| 24V839000 7 Nov 2024 | General Motors, LLC |
| 24V830000 4 Nov 2024 | International Motors, LLC |
| 24V825000 1 Nov 2024 | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) |
| 24V815000 31 Oct 2024 | Mazda North American Operations |
| 24V816000 31 Oct 2024 | Mazda North American Operations |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2024