Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC is recalling one 2022 EQB 350 vehicle

Oct 06, 2023 — Recall Campaign #23V677000

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling one 2022 EQB 350 vehicle. Incorrect child seat anchor covers may have been installed on the second-row seat. As such, this vehicle fails to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."

The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 1 units affected.

See recall notice

NHTSA Safety Recall Notice

23V677000

Manufacturer:	Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Recall date:	October 06, 2023
NHTSA Campaign #:	23V677000
Units affected:	1

Description:: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling one 2022 EQB 350 vehicle. Incorrect child seat anchor covers may have been installed on the second-row seat. As such, this vehicle fails to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."
Consequeces:: Incorrect child seat anchor covers may result in a child restraint system being installed incorrectly, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective action:: Dealers will replace the child seat anchor covers, free of charge. An owner notification letter was mailed November 10, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2023100011.
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.

Affects the following:

2022 MERCEDES-BENZ EQB 350 4MATIC

2022 MERCEDES-BENZ EQB 350 4MATIC Complaints
My 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQB 350 4MATIC (VIN [XXX]) is subject to NHTSA Recall 26V073 / MBUSA campaign 2026020004 for a high-voltage battery defect that may cause a thermal event/fire while parked or driving. Mercedes-Benz has determined that the permanent remedy requires replacement of the high-voltage battery, but MBUSA has confirmed that a replacement battery is not currently available for my VIN and has provided no firm repair date. Pending repair, Mercedes instructs owners to limit charging to 80% and park outside rather than in a garage or enclosed structure. These restrictions materially impair normal use. My wife's work requires frequent travel between [XXX] and [XXX], plus secure indoor garage parking at federal government facilities. The 80% charge restriction reduces usable range, while the required indoor parking conflicts with Mercedes' safety guidance. MBUSA has also confirmed in writing that my VIN is currently subject to a recall-related stop-sale and that sale restrictions remain until the recall remedy becomes available. An authorized Mercedes dealer has declined to provide a normal trade valuation because of the recall/stop-sale situation. MBUSA reviewed and denied my repurchase request, offering only possible loaner, storage, or rental assistance. I am filing this complaint to document that the permanent safety remedy is unavailable, the interim restrictions materially impair use, and the vehicle is under stop-sale with no firm remedy date. I request that NHTSA review the remedy delay and whether acceleration or other recall action is warranted. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6);