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NHTSA Recall 24V331000: Propulsion system (electrical system) and power train

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 283 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Mercedes-Benz EQB 300 4MATIC.

283
vehicles potentially affected
2
models affected
2024
owners notified (August 9)
NHTSA campaign24V331000
Manufacturer campaign2024060007
ComponentsELECTRICAL SYSTEM › PROPULSION SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN
Report receivedMay 10, 2024
Owner notificationAugust 9, 2024
Initiated byManufacturer

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."

Safety risk

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

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Vehicles covered by recall 24V331000

Make and modelModel years
Mercedes-Benz EQB 300 4MATIC2022
Mercedes-Benz EQB 350 4MATIC2022

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.