MERCEDES-BENZ — recall

Automotive · United States · 2024-12-18

Mercedes-Benz E-Class vehicles: camshaft adjuster housing may leak oil, increasing fire risk

Country	United States
Category	Automotive
Published	2024-12-18
Manufacturer	Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Models affected	E 350, E 350 4MATIC, E 450 4MATIC, E 450 4MATIC ALL-TERRAIN
Model year	2025
Units affected	17
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._x000D_ Rear axle carrier failure can cause a sudden loss of vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Component	POWER TRAIN
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 are expected to be mailed February 16, 2025. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
Recall number	24V941000
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	FMVSS (NHTSA) · Full guide →

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