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Mercedes-Benz Issues Recall for EQB Electric SUV over Fire Risk

Summary by Car and Driver
The automaker will replace the EQB's high-voltage battery, which could short-circuit, posing a fire risk.

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German automaker Mercedes-Benz has initiated the anticipated recall of numerous EQA 250+ and EQB 250+ electric vehicles. As reported by MBpassion, a software flaw necessitates the replacement of the apparently fire-prone 70.5 kWh batteries from German manufacturer Farasis. The recall affects just over 3,000 vehicles in Germany. The manufacturer of the replacement batteries is not yet known. The recall was communicated to workshops on Monday, and…

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Car and Driver broke the news in on Thursday, February 19, 2026.
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