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🧸 Product FR December 3, 2021

mercedes-benz — eqc voiture

mercedes-benz ag a constaté que, dans certains véhicules eqc (br 293), le faisceau de câblage de la direction électrique peut avoir été endommagé pendant le processus d’assemblage. cela pourrait conduire à une entrée d’eau dans le faisceau de câblage et donc, au fil du temps, dan...

Mercedes-Benz — EQC vehicle A wiring harness in the electric steering system of certain EQC (BR 293) vehicles may have been damaged during assembly. This could allow water to enter the harness and, over time, the steering control unit. As a result, power steering could fail suddenly, even while driving, increasing the risk of an accident.
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This alert was reported 1743 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
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115 days in total
May 19, 2026 September 11, 2026
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What is this? This is a notice about some Mercedes-Benz EQC cars. A wire bundle in the electric steering may have been hurt during making the car.

What's happening? Water could get into the wires over time. This may stop the power steering from working while you drive. This could cause an accident.

Does this affect me? If you own or drive an EQC car made in the time frame, you may be at risk.

What should I do? Take your car to a Mercedes-Benz dealer right away. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel unsure about driving it.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

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Brand(s) / product name(s)
mercedes-benz
Agency-published detail

Type: automobiles et moyens de déplacement · Category: automobiles, motos, scooters · Hazard: blessures · mercedes-benz ag a constaté que, dans certains véhicules eqc (br 293), le faisceau de câblage de la direction électrique peut avoir été endommagé pendant le processus d’assemblage. cela pourrait conduire à une entrée d’eau dans le faisceau de câblage et donc, au fil du temps, dans l’unité de commande de direction. en conséquence, la direction assistée pourrait échouer spontanément, même pendant la conduite, augmentant le risque d’accident.

First published
December 3, 2021
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/48517/rapex

All information on this page comes from the official agency notice. We translate and summarise it; we don't add or edit facts.

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
mercedes-benz — eqc voiture. Mercedes-Benz — EQC vehicle A wiring harness in the electric steering system of certain EQC (BR 293) vehicles may have been damaged during assembly. This could allow water to enter the harness and, over time, the steering control unit. As a result, power steering could fail sudd...
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on December 3, 2021 by Rappel Conso (DGCCRF, France).
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to France.
▸ How serious is this alert?
Medium risk. A medium risk means harm is possible under certain conditions. Read the notice and act on the recommended steps.
▸ What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
▸ Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on rappel.conso.gouv.fr.

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