Mercedes-benz S-klasse, Cls, Glc, E-klasse - Vortriebsverlust
Recall Summary Several Mercedes-Benz models from 2017-2019 (E-Class, S-Class, CLS, and GLC) are being recalled because the universal joint on the driveshaft can wear excessively and cause loss of power to the wheels. Affected owners should have the driveshaft inspected and replaced if necessary. This recall applies to vehicles distributed in Germany.
- Recalling firm
- MERCEDES-BENZ
- Product
- Vehicle: MERCEDES-BENZ S-KLASSE, CLS, GLC, E-KLASSE. Production period: 01.10.2017 - 19.12.2019. Affected models: E-Klasse (BR 213) mit M276/OM642/OM656, S-Klasse Coupé (BR 217) mit M176/M276, S-Klasse (BR 222) mit 176/M276/OM656, E-Klasse Coupé/Cabriolet (BR 238) mit M276/OM642/OM656, GLC (BR 253) mit OM642/OM651/OM656, CLS (BR 257) mit OM656. Erhöhter Verschleiß des Kreuzgelenks der Gelenkwelle kann zu einem Vortriebsverlust führen.
- Reason
- Erhöhter Verschleiß des Kreuzgelenks der Gelenkwelle kann zu einem Vortriebsverlust führen.. Remedy: Überprüfung und ggf. Ersatz der Gelenkwelle.
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- Germany
- Agency
- KBA
- Recall date
- 2026-04-30
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- Germany
Official recall notice from KBA
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