2022 Mercedes-Benz Eqb 300 4MATIC, Mercedes-Benz Eqb 350 4MATIC: Electrical System recall
NHTSA campaign 24V331000 · 283 units potentially affected · filed May 10, 2024
What's wrong
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022 EQB 300 and EQB 350 vehicles. The welded spur gear within the front axle electric drivetrain may not have been welded properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 114, "Theft Protection."
Why it matters
An improperly welded spur gear can fail and result in a vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will replace the front axle electric drivetrain, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 9, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2024060007.
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.nhtsa.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 24V331000
- Manufacturer no.
- 2024060007
- Manufacturer
- Mercedes-Benz Usa, Llc
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN
- Units affected
- 283
- Report received
- May 10, 2024
- Owner letters
- Aug 9, 2024
- Type
- Vehicle
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