Mercedes-Benz has had to issue a recall for certain models of EQS, EQE, and S-Class hybrids because of a problem with the battery warning system. The affected models may not alert drivers in the event of a battery problem, making them non-compliant with federal regulations.discover this fault? Well, the system checks worked. The automaker learned of the issue in May 2022, during battery and software testing.
Upon further investigation, Mercedes determined that the battery warning system issue could potentially cause these vehicles to be non-compliant with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 305, which governs “Various 2023 Volvo Models May Display Inaccurate E-Call Warning Although the battery warning system issue itself does not create an immediate safety risk for drivers, it could potentially result in a driver not being alerted to a more serious problem if it develops. This could increase the risk of a crash, injury, or even a fire.
The problem affects 3,823 vehicles built between February 14, 2021, and September 8, 2022. Specifically, the recall relates to 133and 2,772 EQS 450+s from the 2022 model year, 871 EQS 580s and 27 EQS 450s from the 2022-2023 model years, as well as eight EQS SUV 580s, four EQS SUV 450+s, three 2023 EQS SUV 450s, three S580Es, and two 2023 EQE 350s from the 2023 model year.