MERCEDES BENZS 560 4matic Coupe
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2019 Mercedes Benz S 560 4matic Coupe recalls
There is 1 NHTSA recall campaign associated with this vehicle configuration.
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Most-mentioned components
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:UNIVERSAL JOINT · 1
Campaign 26V216000
Power Train › Driveline › Universal Joint
Mar 4, 2026
Summary
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.
Risk
A sudden loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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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.
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