Mercedes-Benz USA (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.”
Mercedes-Benz USA – Improperly Welded Drivetrain Gear/FMVSS 114
| Report Received Date | 05/10/2024 |
| NHTSA ID | 24V331000 |
| Consequence Summary | An improperly welded spur gear can fail and result in a vehicle rollawayeasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective Action | Dealers will replace the front axle electric drivetrain, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters explaining the safety risk were mailed June 28, 2024. A second notice will be sent once remedy parts become available. Owners may contact MBUSA at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2024MMNNNN. |
| Recall Code | 2024MMNNNN |
| Potentially Affected | 283 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V331000) |
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