Mercedes-Benz EQB 300 4MATIC (2022) recall: Risk of vehicle rollaway
Mercedes-Benz is recalling 2022 EQB 300 4MATIC vehicles with a potential risk of vehicle rollaway due to a poorly welded spur gear. Owners should contact MBUSA for free front axle electric drivetrain replacement.
Use caution until it’s fixed
An improperly welded spur gear can fail and result in a vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
Contact the company
What happened, in plain English
Mercedes-Benz is recalling certain 2022 EQB 300 4MATIC vehicles because a poorly welded spur gear in the front axle could cause the vehicle to roll away, increasing crash risk. This issue affects vehicles that may not comply with federal safety standards. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/81032-mercedes-benz-eqb-300-4matic-2022-recall-risk-of-vehicle.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/81032-mercedes-benz-eqb-300-4matic-2022-recall-risk-of-vehicle · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #24V331000
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“Mercedes-Benz EQB 300 4MATIC (2022) recall: Risk of vehicle rollaway.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/81032-mercedes-benz-eqb-300-4matic-2022-recall-risk-of-vehicle. Based on NHTSA recall #24V331000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V331000).
Why it’s dangerous
A poorly welded spur gear in the front axle electric drivetrain can fail, causing the vehicle to roll away. This increases the risk of a crash, especially if the vehicle is not properly secured.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQB 300 4MATIC vehicles are affected. Drivers and passengers are at risk if the vehicle rolls away due to the faulty gear.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2022 EQB 300 4MATIC vehicles. The recall was notified to owners on August 9, 2024, and the issue relates to the front axle electric drivetrain.
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What to do — step by step
Contact MBUSA
Call 1-800-367-6372 to schedule a free front axle electric drivetrain replacement.
What NHTSA says to do
Dealers will replace the front axle electric drivetrain, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 9, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2024060007.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 57 days.
- Owner letters mailed
- NHTSA received the defect report
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Contact Mercedes-Benz
We’ve drafted a message you can send Mercedes-Benz to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 24V331000 — Mercedes-Benz EQB 300 4MATIC (2022) recall: Risk of vehicle rollaway Hello, I own a Mercedes-Benz EQB 300 4MATIC (2022) recall: Risk of vehicle rollaway that is covered by recall 24V331000 from Mercedes-Benz. The official recall notice states: Dealers will replace the front axle electric drivetrain, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 9, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2024060007. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #24V331000 (October 5, 2024)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 4, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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