Structure: bodyRecall 18V-849 · Mercedes-Benz vehicles
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. recall 18V-849 covers 16 Mercedes-Benz vehicles for a structure: body problem, reported to NHTSA on November 29, 2018. The manufacturer's latest report (2020 Q1) shows 88% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 18V849000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019 Mercedes-Benz E450 4Matic Wagon and E63S AMG Wagon vehicles. The affected vehicles have a tailgate mounted spoiler that may not be properly attached and therefore could detach while driving.
The risk
If the tailgate mounted spoiler detaches while driving, it can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and correct the mounting of the spoiler, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 19, 2018. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2018120002.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
88%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from October 1, 2018 to October 16, 2018. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.