2025 Mercedes-Benz (4 models) Powertrain / Transmission Recall 24V941000 (Mercedes-Benz 2024120015)

NHTSA recall 24V941000 (Mercedes-Benz recall 2024120015) covers about 17 2025 Mercedes-Benz (4 models) vehicles (powertrain / transmission), filed with NHTSA Dec 18, 2024. NHTSA lists a DO-NOT-DRIVE advisory: owners should not drive these vehicles until the repair is done.

Source: NHTSA campaign 24V941000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research

Do not drive: NHTSA safety advisory

NHTSA lists a do-not-drive advisory for this campaign. Owners should not drive affected vehicles until the recall repair is done.

17
vehicles affected (potential)
2025
model years
Dec 18, 2024
filed with NHTSA
Do not drive
NHTSA advisory

What's recalled

Component: Powertrain / transmission (axle assembly)

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.

The risk

Rear axle carrier failure can cause a sudden loss of vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.

The remedy and its status

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 were mailed January 22, 2025. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2024120015.

Status: NHTSA lists Jan 22, 2025 as the owner-notification date for this campaign.

Notes: 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 nhtsa.gov.

Mercedes-Benz recall number 2024120015

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number for 24V941000 as 2024120015. Owner letters and dealer service departments often use this code, so a search for "2024120015 recall" refers to the same campaign.

Affected models and years

Models and model years NHTSA lists for this campaign. Not every vehicle of a listed model and year is included; check by VIN.

VehicleModel yearsMore
Mercedes-Benz E 3502025—
Mercedes-Benz E 350 4MATIC2025—
Mercedes-Benz E 450 4MATIC2025—
Mercedes-Benz E 450 4MATIC All-Terrain2025—

Key dates

Report filed with NHTSA
Dec 18, 2024
Owner notification
Jan 22, 2025
Recall initiated by
the manufacturer
Filed by
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

Check your VIN for 24V941000

  1. Find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the door-jamb sticker, or your registration.
  2. Enter it in NHTSA's free VIN recall lookup. It shows every open recall on that exact vehicle, including this one if it applies and hasn't been repaired.
  3. If 24V941000 is open, call any Mercedes-Benz dealer's service department and give them the recall number (24V941000 or 2024120015). The repair is free.

Not sure of the exact model or year? Decode it first with the free VIN decoder.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 24V941000?

NHTSA recall 24V941000 (Mercedes-Benz recall 2024120015) covers about 17 2025 Mercedes-Benz (4 models) vehicles (powertrain / transmission), filed with NHTSA Dec 18, 2024. NHTSA lists a DO-NOT-DRIVE advisory: owners should not drive these vehicles until the repair is done. It covers certain 2025 E 350, E 350 4MATIC, E 450 4MATIC, and E450 4MATIC station wagon vehicles.

Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 24V941000?

No. NHTSA's record for 24V941000 carries a do-not-drive advisory: owners should not drive the vehicle until the recall repair is done. Contact a Mercedes-Benz dealer to arrange the repair.

How do I know if my vehicle is affected by 24V941000?

Only a VIN lookup can tell you. Not every vehicle of the listed models and years is included, and repaired vehicles drop off. Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any Mercedes-Benz dealer to check it.

What is the fix for recall 24V941000, and is it free?

NHTSA's record says: "Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy has been performed." NHTSA lists Jan 22, 2025 as the owner-notification date for this campaign. Safety-recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.

What is the Mercedes-Benz recall number for 24V941000?

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number as 2024120015. Dealers and owner letters often use that code (2024120015) instead of the NHTSA campaign number 24V941000.

Sources and method

  • NHTSA recall record for 24V941000, from NHTSA's public recall campaign database. Problem, risk and remedy text is NHTSA's own wording.
  • "Vehicles affected" is NHTSA's potential-units-affected count for the whole campaign.
  • Data as of Nov 6, 2026. NHTSA updates campaigns as manufacturers file amendments, so check the official record for the latest.

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