United StatesCertain 2023–2024 Mercedes‑Benz EQB 250+, 2022–2024 EQB 300 4MATIC, and EQB 350 4MATIC vehicles are affected. The high‑voltage battery may fail internally and lead to a vehicle fire while parked or driving, so owners are advised to park outside and away from structures and to only charge to a maximum of 80% battery capacity until the remedy is completed; dealers will replace the high‑voltage battery free of charge. Interim letters were mailed March 13, 2026, and VINs will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning February 13, 2026.
What's being recalled
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2023-2024 EQB 250+, 2022-2024 EQB 300 4MATIC, and EQB 350 4MATIC vehicles. The high voltage battery may fail internally and lead to a vehicle fire while parked or driving.
How to identify it
NHTSA campaign 26V073000
The hazard
A vehicle fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
What to do
Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Also, owners are advised to only charge their vehicles to a maximum of 80% battery capacity until the remedy has been completed. Dealers will replace the high voltage battery, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed March 13, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available. This recall replaces recalls 25V050 and 25V894. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 25V050 or 25V894 will need to have the new remedy completed. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning February 13, 2026.
The official notice
This page is a summary of the notice published by U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, collected from U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Check the original before you act on it.
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