Vehicle recall 18V849000 · November 29, 2018
Mercedes-Benz AMG E63S and E 450
The affected vehicles have a tailgate mounted spoiler that may not be properly attached and therefore could detach while driving.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- If the tailgate mounted spoiler detaches while driving, it can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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 www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 18V849000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 29, 2018
- Filed by
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 2018120002
- Owner notification
- December 19, 2018
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 16
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Structure › Body
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Mercedes-Benz AMG E63S (2019): 2019
- Mercedes-Benz E 450 (2019): 2019
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