The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·24V331000·Announced 2024-05-10

2022 Mercedes-Benz EQB Front Axle Drivetrain Rollaway Risk Recall

Mercedes-Benz recalls 2022 EQB 300 and 350 vehicles due to improperly welded front axle gears that may fail, causing vehicle rollaway and crash risk. Dealers will replace the front axle drivetrain free of charge.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: This recall involves a structural defect in a safety-critical system (front axle drivetrain) that could result in vehicle rollaway and increased crash risk. However, no injuries or actual component failures have been reported, and the hazard remains theoretical, which limits the score to High per the severity rubric.

Plain-English summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC is recalling certain 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQB 300 4MATIC and EQB 350 4MATIC vehicles. The front axle electric drivetrain contains a welded spur gear that may not have been properly welded during manufacturing.

An improperly welded spur gear can fail and result in vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash. These vehicles do not comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 114, which addresses vehicle theft protection.

The recall affects a total of 283 vehicles. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 9, 2024. Owners should contact their Mercedes-Benz dealer to arrange a free replacement of the front axle electric drivetrain.

Owners can call 1-800-367-6372 (MBUSA recall number 2024060007) or contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) for more information.

The recalled product

Product
MERCEDES-BENZ EQB 300 4MATIC, EQB 350 4MATIC
Brand
MERCEDES-BENZ
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Powertrain / Drivetrain
Hazard
Affected units
283

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • EQB 300 4MATIC
  • EQB 350 4MATIC

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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