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Mercedes-Benz recalling over 24K vehicles over drive shaft issue

Dealers will inspect and replace the joint if needed after Mercedes-Benz said a break could cut drive power and raise crash risk.

  • On Tuesday, April 14, 2026, Mercedes-Benz announced a recall of 24,092 vehicles, including various 2018 through 2020 models, due to a defect in the drive shaft universal joint.
  • The drive shaft universal joint may break unexpectedly, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, causing a sudden loss of drive power that increases the risk of a crash.
  • Authorized dealers will inspect the drive shaft universal joint and replace it if necessary. Owners can verify their VIN on NHTSA.gov or call Mercedes customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
  • The company will send notification letters to all affected owners by June 2, 2026, according to documents from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
  • Separately, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported last week that more than 422,000 Ford vehicles are being recalled over windshield wiper failure, adding to recent industry safety concerns.
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Mercedes-Benz recalls over 24,000 vehicles from 2018–2020 due to a drive shaft defect that may increase crash risk, NHTSA says.

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