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🧸 Product DE BG DK FR IE LU THE NETHERLANDS NO PL SE SK February 17, 2023

Mercedes-Benz — EQE Class

Passenger car

Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Injuries
Category
Motor vehicles

Hazard: The airbag in the upper B-pillar may not open as intended, increasing the risk of injury in the event of an accident. Moreover, the B-pillar cladding could become detached and end up inside the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury to vehicle occupants.

Origin
Germany

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Manufacturer) Recall of the product from end users
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117 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 11, 2026
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What is this? This is about some Mercedes-Benz EQE cars. A part in the car’s side pillar may not work right.

What's happening? The airbag in the upper B-pillar might not open when needed. Also, a plastic cover could fall off inside the car.

Does this affect me? If you own or drive one of these cars in Germany or other listed countries, you could be at risk.

What should I do? Take your car to a Mercedes-Benz dealer right away. Ask your dealer or a mechanic for help.

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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: The airbag in the upper B-pillar may not open as intended, increasing the risk of injury in the event of an accident. Moreover, the B-pillar cladding could become detached and end up inside the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury to vehicle occupants. · Origin: Germany

First published
February 17, 2023
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10007812

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What is this product recall alert about?
Mercedes-Benz — EQE Class. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: The airbag in the upper B-pillar may not open as intended, increasing the risk of injury in the event of an accident. Moreover, the B-pillar cladding could become detached and end up inside the vehicle...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on February 17, 2023 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Germany, Bulgaria, Denmark, France, Ireland, Luxembourg, THE NETHERLANDS, Norway, Poland, Sweden, and Slovakia.
How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
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 ec.europa.eu.

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