Mercedes-Benz is recalling more than 1,400 of its luxury electric vehicles after discovering a serious battery fault that could lead to a sudden loss of power while driving.
Tuesday’s recall affects 1,465 Mercedes-Benz EQE and EQS electric vehicle models sold in Australia, which could cost more than $200,000.
A similar battery fault was discovered in the same vehicles in China and the United States and can cause an abrupt stop to propulsion.
Mercedes-Benz EQE electric vehicles are being recalled due to a battery fault that can cause power loss while driving
A similar battery fault was discovered in the same vehicles in China and the United States
“A software issue in the battery management system may cause deactivation of the high-voltage battery,” the recall notice said.
‘A loss of propulsion while driving can increase the risk of a crash resulting in injury or death to the vehicle occupants.’
The recall comes just three months after a recall of 1,983 Mercedes-Benz vehicles in Australia, including EQE and EQS models, due to a manufacturing defect in their fuse boxes.
Affected vehicle owners are encouraged to contact the nearest Mercedes-Benz dealer, who will correct the corrected fault free of charge.