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SevereNHTSA·19V676000·Announced 2019-09-23

Mercedes-Benz Recalls E-Class Wagons Due to Rear Spoiler Detachment Risk

Mercedes-Benz is recalling specific 2017-2019 E-Class wagons because the rear spoiler may detach while driving, creating a road hazard and increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (rear spoiler detachment) that creates a road hazard and increases the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. is recalling certain 2019 E450 4MATIC Wagon, 2017-2018 E400 4MATIC Wagon, and 2018-2019 E63S 4MATIC Wagon vehicles. The recall involves a total of 4,765 vehicles. The defect is that the rear spoiler may detach from the vehicle.

If the spoiler detaches while driving, it can become a road hazard, which increases the risk of a crash. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 18V-849.

Mercedes-Benz will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and correct the mounting of the spoiler, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on October 18, 2019. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
MERCEDES-BENZ E 450, E63S, E 400, E400
Brand
MERCEDES-BENZ
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Category
Vehicle — Body Structure
Hazard
Affected units
4,765

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (4)

  • E 450
  • E63S
  • E 400
  • E400

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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