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
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. 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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