
Over 1,450 Luxury Mercedes Electric Vehicles Called Back in Australia
Published on June 25, 2024
At least 1,465 luxury Mercedes electric vehicles (EVs) will be recalled in Australia due to concerns they could lose power while driving. On June 24, the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts issued a recall notice for certain Mercedes-Benz EQE and EQS models released in 2023. “A software issue in the Battery Management System (BMS) may cause deactivation of the high voltage battery,” the recall notice stated. “As a result, the vehicle may experience a loss of propulsion whilst driving.” The recall notice warns a loss of propulsion while driving could boost the risk of an accident, causing injury or death to vehicle occupants....
