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🧸 Product DE January 20, 2023

Mercedes-Benz — EQE-Class

Passenger car

Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Injuries
Category
Motor vehicles
Hazard
Due to an improper software version of the Electronic Stability Program (ESP), some manoeuvrers such as braking on ice or snow could cause the vehicle to become unstable, increasing the risk of an accident.
Origin
Germany

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Manufacturer) Recall of the product from end users
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This alert was reported 1330 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.
📈 Timeline
117 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 11, 2026
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What is this? A software problem in some Mercedes-Benz EQE cars may make the car unstable when braking on ice or snow.

What's happening? The car’s stability system has the wrong software. This can cause the car to skid or lose control.

Does this affect me? If you own or drive an EQE-Class car made in Germany, you may be at risk.

What should I do? Contact a Mercedes-Benz dealer right away to have the software fixed. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you need help driving safely until then.

🤖 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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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: Due to an improper software version of the Electronic Stability Program (ESP), some manoeuvrers such as braking on ice or snow could cause the vehicle to become unstable, increasing the risk of an accident. · Origin: Germany

First published
January 20, 2023
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10007623

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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: Due to an improper software version of the Electronic Stability Program (ESP), some manoeuvrers such as braking on ice or snow could cause the vehicle to become unstable, increasing the risk of an acci...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on January 20, 2023 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Germany.
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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