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Automotive · Japan · 2026-03-26

Mercedes-Benz EV battery may short circuit due to improper manufacturing

Country	Japan
Category	Automotive
Published	2026-03-26
Manufacturer	Mercedes-Benz Japan LLC
Models affected	EQA250 + others
Units affected	20
Defect	In the battery of EV vehicles, due to improper manufacturing management, a short circuit may occur within the battery cells when the charge level is high. As a result, a warning message may be displayed while driving, and in the worst case, it may lead to a fire.
Recall number	外4131
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	the destination market's product-safety rules and mandatory standards

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