NHTSA Recall 23V309000
NHTSA Campaign Id 23V309000; Date: May. 2, 2023
a high-voltage battery monitoring system that does not alert the driver of a battery malfunction may increase the risk of a crash, injury, or fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2022 Mercedes-benz Amg Eqs53; 2023 Mercedes-benz Eqe 350; 2022 Mercedes-benz Eqs 450+; 2022 Mercedes-benz EQS450; 2023 Mercedes-benz EQS450; 2022 Mercedes-benz EQS580; 2023 Mercedes-benz EQS580; 2023 Mercedes-benz S580e
Component: Electrical System:propulsion System:traction Battery Thermal:management:software
Manufactured by: Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc
Affected Units:: 3,823
Recall Summary:
mercedes-benz usa, llc (mbusa) is recalling certain 2023 eqe 350, s580e, 2022-2023 eqs 450, eqs 580, 2022 amg eqs 53, and eqs 450+ vehicles. the high-voltage battery monitoring system software may not alert the driver of a battery malfunction. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 305, "electric-powered vehicles: electrolyte spillage and electrical shock protection."
How to Fix:
dealers will update the battery management system software, free of charge. owner notification letters are expected to be mailed june 27, 2023. owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
Recall 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.
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