GROUNDWORK — 26V216000: Drive shaft universal joint may break, resulting in a sudden loss of drive power MERCEDES-MAYBACH S 560 4MATIC and 11 other models: check the listed vehicles, the reported issue and the manufacturer remedy for 26V216000. Keep the official status and service answers in one private record. Campaign: 26V216000 Official record checked: 2026-10-19T20:36:53.665Z Official campaign: https://api.nhtsa.gov/recalls/campaignNumber?campaignNumber=26V216000 Official VIN lookup: https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls LISTED VEHICLES (VIN confirmation required) 2018 MERCEDES-MAYBACH S 560 4MATIC 2019 MERCEDES-MAYBACH S 560 4MATIC 2020 MERCEDES-MAYBACH S 560 4MATIC 2020 MERCEDES-BENZ S 560 4MATIC 2019 MERCEDES-BENZ S 560 4MATIC 2018 MERCEDES-BENZ S 560 4MATIC 2018 MERCEDES-BENZ S 450 4MATIC 2019 MERCEDES-BENZ S 450 4MATIC 2020 MERCEDES-BENZ S 450 4MATIC 2019 MERCEDES-BENZ E 450 4MATIC 2020 MERCEDES-BENZ E 450 4MATIC 2020 MERCEDES-BENZ E 450 4MATIC WAGON 2019 MERCEDES-BENZ E 450 4MATIC WAGON 2019 MERCEDES-BENZ E 450 4MATIC COUPE 2020 MERCEDES-BENZ E 450 4MATIC COUPE 2020 MERCEDES-BENZ E 450 4MATIC CABRIOLET 2019 MERCEDES-BENZ E 450 4MATIC CABRIOLET 2018 MERCEDES-BENZ E 400 4MATIC 2018 MERCEDES-BENZ E 400 4MATIC WAGON 2018 MERCEDES-BENZ E 400 4MATIC COUPE 2018 MERCEDES-BENZ E 400 4MATIC CABRIOLET 2020 MERCEDES-BENZ S 560 4MATIC COUPE 2019 MERCEDES-BENZ S 560 4MATIC COUPE 2018 MERCEDES-BENZ S 560 4MATIC COUPE OFFICIAL REPORTED ISSUE Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018 E 400 4MATIC Sedan, E 400 4MATIC Wagon, E 400 4MATIC Cabriolet, E 400 4MATIC Coupe, 2018-2020 Maybach S 560 4MATIC, S 560 4MATIC Coupe, S 450 4MATIC, 2019-2020 E 450 4MATIC Sedan, E 450 4MATIC Wagon, E 450 4MATIC Coupe, and E 450 4MATIC Cabriolet vehicles. The drive shaft universal joint may break, resulting in a sudden loss of drive power. OFFICIAL REPORTED CONSEQUENCE A sudden loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash. OFFICIAL REPORTED REMEDY Dealers will inspect and replace the drive shaft as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed May 22, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning April 10, 2026. OWNER PREPARATION Record an existing symptom and its date. Do not reproduce a loss of power, stall or transmission fault in traffic. REMEDY TIMING IN THE DATED SOURCE The source describes a pending remedy or parts The dated official record describes development, future availability or a later remedy step. It does not establish today’s parts or appointment availability. Confirm the current remedy and any interim instructions with the manufacturer. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available. Current availability for your VIN: unconfirmed. YOUR SERVICE QUESTIONS 1. Does the manufacturer confirm that campaign 26V216000 applies to this VIN, including the report’s equipment and production restrictions? A matching model and year is only a starting point. The official lookup or manufacturer must establish the individual vehicle’s status. Discussion status / answer: __________ 2. The source describes a pending remedy or parts. What is available now for this VIN, and which interim instructions still apply? The dated official record describes development, future availability or a later remedy step. It does not establish today’s parts or appointment availability. Confirm the current remedy and any interim instructions with the manufacturer. Discussion status / answer: __________ 3. Which engine or transmission component is covered, and does an existing drivability problem need separate diagnosis? Compare the answer with the reported component: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:UNIVERSAL JOINT. Discussion status / answer: __________ 4. If an inspection determines which work is needed, what was inspected, what was found, and which corrective work followed? Ask for the inspection result as well as the final action. A parts list alone may not describe an inspection-based remedy. Discussion status / answer: __________ 5. Which items in the reported replacement remedy for 26V216000 were replaced, and are they identified on the work order? Keep the replaced items and the campaign number together so that a later visit can distinguish recall work from other repairs. Discussion status / answer: __________ 6. What dated document records the remedy performed under 26V216000, and what should I do if the reported concern remains? Keep campaign completion and unresolved symptoms as separate questions. A saved worksheet or booked appointment does not establish a repair. Discussion status / answer: __________ OFFICIAL LOOKUP DECISIONS Not checked or unavailable: eligibility remains unconfirmed; use the official lookup or manufacturer. Campaign listed as open: confirm current instructions, availability and remedy arrangements. Campaign not listed as open: reconcile repair history and lookup coverage with the manufacturer if needed. A zero-open result does not diagnose symptoms. Work order records completed recall work: keep the exact campaign and dated remedy record; report unresolved symptoms separately. YOUR RECORD Check date: __________ Official lookup result: __________ Service arrangement: __________ Existing observation: __________ Questions and work-order notes (no VIN or plate needed): __________ LOOKUP LIMITS A model/year match does not establish VIN eligibility. The official lookup may omit completed recalls, some recent campaigns or recalls outside its coverage. The listed defect does not prove the cause of a symptom on your vehicle. This guide supports owner preparation and does not provide a repair procedure.