MERCEDES-BENZ — recall

Automotive · United States · 2025-01-31

Mercedes-Benz EQB electric vehicles have a high voltage battery short circuit risk

Country	United States
Category	Automotive
Published	2025-01-31
Manufacturer	Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Models affected	EQB 250, EQB 300, EQB 350
Model year	2022-2024
Units affected	7362
Defect	Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022-2024 EQB 250, EQB 300 4MATIC, and EQB 350 4MATIC electric vehicles. The high voltage battery may fail internally and lead to a vehicle fire while parked or driving._x000D_ A vehicle fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Remedy	Owners are advised to only charge their vehicles to a maximum of 80% battery capacity until the repair has been completed. Dealers will update the battery management system software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 1, 2025. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
Recall number	25V050000
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	FMVSS (NHTSA) · Full guide →

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