The defect
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."
The risk
An improperly welded spur gear can fail and result in a vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
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.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz EQB 300 4MATIC | 2022 |
| Mercedes-Benz EQB 350 4MATIC | 2022 |
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM | POWER TRAIN
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz EQB 300 4MATIC | 2022 | 11 | 5 |
| Mercedes-Benz EQB 350 4MATIC | 2022 | 11 | 6 |
Other electrical system recalls in 2024
178 of the 950 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2024 concerned the electrical system; Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC filed 180 campaigns in all.
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NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2024