Canada2022–2023 Mercedes‑Benz EQB Class SUVs sold in Canada are affected; identify by brand, model and model years 2022–2023. A problem inside the high‑voltage battery can cause modules to overheat and short circuit, creating a fire risk even when the vehicle is parked and turned off. Mercedes‑Benz recommends you set the vehicle’s maximum charge to 80% and park outdoors away from other vehicles or structures until repairs are completed; Mercedes‑Benz will notify owners by mail to take the vehicle to a dealership to replace the high‑voltage battery.
How to identify it
2022–2023 Mercedes-Benz EQB CLASS
The hazard
On certain vehicles, the recall repairs completed by a Mercedes-Benz dealer during Transport Canada recall nos. 2025-041 or 2025-527 may not be effective. As a result, another repair is required.
On certain vehicles, there could be a problem inside the high-voltage battery. As a result, the battery modules could overheat and short circuit.
A short circuit in the high-voltage battery can create a fire risk, even while the vehicle is parked and turned off.
What to do
To reduce the safety risk, Mercedes-Benz recommends that you set the maximum charge setting of your vehicle at 80% and that you should park your vehicle outdoors and away from other vehicles or structures until the recall repairs are completed. Mercedes-Benz will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the high-voltage battery.
The official notice
This page is a summary of the notice published by Transport Canada, collected from Health Canada, CFIA and Transport Canada. Check the original before you act on it.
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