Reports of fires came from China
By Dieter Holger of ConsumerAffairs
February 11, 2025
Mercedes-Benz is recalling more than 7,000 hybrid-electric SUVs after batteries caught fire, the company saidThursday.
The recall covers 2,636EQB250s,3,311 EQB300 4MATICs and1,415 EQB350 4MATICs with the model years 2022-2025, according to afilingwith the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Mercedes began receiving reports of battery fires igniting thecarsin Chinabetween 2023 to 2024, leading to a wider recall reaching the U.S., the NHTSA filing said.
What should drivers do?
Owners should only charge their batteries to a maximum of 80% until dealers provide a free software update that fixes the problem, the NHTSA said.
Mercedes customer service can be reached at1-800-367-6372
Posted: 2025-02-11 04:54:56