Sparky cars gonna spark. Mercedes-Benz Issues Recall for EQB Electric SUV over Fire Risk
Mercedes-Benz ordered a recall for 12,236 EQB electric SUVs, which could catch fire due to an issue within the high-voltage battery system. According to documents filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
That will be expensive for each car, but I have no idea if that is a large number compared to the number sold, or if many more were sold, but only a subset were impacted.
The documents also state that any EQBs not included in the recall are already equipped with more robust batteries.
In the time before the replacement, owners are told to park outdoors, away from structures and other vehicles.
Of course the letters notifiying people which SUVs are affected won't go out until Friday the 27th, and the fix won't be available until April.
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