NHTSAELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC - Improperly Welded Drivetrain Gear/FMVSS 114
Published: May 10, 2024Recall ID: 24V331000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
An improperly welded spur gear can fail and result in a vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
Product Description & Identification
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."
Affected Products
Improperly Welded Drivetrain Gear/FMVSS 114
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Improperly Welded Drivetrain Gear/FMVSS 114 |
| Nhtsa id | 24V331000 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V331000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC |
| Defect summary | 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." |
| Completion rate | 92.23 |
| Corrective action | 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. |
| Consequence summary | An improperly welded spur gear can fail and result in a vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Mfr campaign number | 2024060007 |
| Potentially affected | 283 |
| Report received date | 2024-05-10T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |