Mercedes EVs Recalled For Fire Risk
Mercedes-Benz has issued a global recall for its EQB electric crossover due to a battery fire risk.
The recall applies to 2022-2024 EQB models, including the EQB 250, EQB 300 4Matic, and EQB 350 4Matic, all produced between December 13, 2021, and January 23, 2025. The recall affects over 7,000 cars in the United States.
According to documents from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the issue stems from an internal short circuit in the high-voltage battery pack. Mercedes-Benz attributes this to a combination of production variations at its battery supplier, Farasis Energy in China, and external factors such as electric current fluctuations in charging infrastructure or potential mechanical damage to the battery pack.
While there have been no reported incidents in the U.S., similar battery packs have been linked to fires in other markets, prompting Mercedes to issue the recall as a precaution. An EQE with a Farasis Energy battery pack caught fire while parked and not charging in a parking garage in South Korea late last year—the EQE is not part of the announced recall.
To mitigate the risk, Mercedes-Benz is advising affected owners to limit charging to a maximum of 80% state of charge until the necessary fix is applied. The company will update the battery management system software at authorized service centers to reduce the likelihood of a short circuit.
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