Mercedes-Benz Issues Recall for EQS, GLS, AMG SL55, and S-Class Due to Fire Risks
Mercedes-Benz Recall Announcement
Mercedes-Benz has announced a significant recall affecting its EQS Sedan, GLS, AMG SL55, and S-Class models due to potential fire hazards. This marks the sixth voluntary recall initiated by the luxury automaker this year. According to the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), approximately 30 vehicles are at risk of spontaneous combustion.
The manufacturer has indicated that improper rewiring of the fuse boxes could lead to failures in connected systems, resulting in a sudden loss of propulsion. Additionally, this issue may impact the instrument cluster, heightening the risk of accidents and injuries. Consequently, the possibility of a thermal incident occurring within the vehicle cannot be ruled out.
Mercedes has identified around 16 affected EQS sedans, along with 9 S-Class models (including Maybach), three GLCs, and two AMG SLs. The company plans to reach out to owners of these models to arrange appointments for repairs at no cost.
| Model | Fuel Type | Manufactured From | Manufactured Until |
| S-Class /Maybach | Petrol | June 22, 2023 | March 20, 2024 |
| AMG SL | Petrol | July 5, 2023 | August 28, 2023 |
| GLC | Petrol & Diesel | September 9, 2023 | December 4, 2023 |
| EQS | Electric | July 19,2023 | April 8, 2024 |
This recall follows previous announcements on March 12 and 29, which were also related to fire risks. Other recalls this year addressed issues such as software glitches in the ECU and missing warning labels for the automatic front passenger airbag shutoff. Frequent recalls may impact consumer confidence in the German automotive brand.