Mercedes-Benz recalled more than 24,000 vehicles because the drive shaft universal joint can break unexpectedly.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said that if the joint breaks, the vehicle will experience a sudden loss of drive power.
The following cars are being recalled:
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
- E 450 4MATIC Cabriolet
Dealers will inspect the drive shaft and replace it if necessary to do so. The inspection and repair will be done at no cost, the agency said.
Owners with recalled vehicles will be alerted to the issue after June 2, but can call Mercedes at 800-367-6372 for more information now.
The vehicle identification numbers can be searched on the NHTSA website.
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