Is This A Lemon?

NHTSA recall campaign

24V331000

ManufacturerMercedes-Benz USA, LLCReported2024-05-10Affected283 vehicles

What was wrong

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."

Risk

An improperly welded spur gear can fail and result in a vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →

Affected vehicles

4 entries
  • MERCEDES-BENZ