Recall wrap: Battery woes for Mercedes-Benz EQE and EQS
Mercedes-Benz EVs called back as JLR recalls multiple models and Ford Escape PHEV could suddenly stopMercedes-Benz is calling back more than 1400 battery-electric vehicles this week due to concerns a software issue could cause the EVs to suddenly stop driving.
The nationwide product safety recall involves a total of 1465 vehicles, including certain variants of the large Mercedes-Benz EQE and EQS luxury electric sedans and SUVs built in 2023.
According to the German manufacturer, the potential fault stems from the Battery Management System (BMS), in which a software gremlin could result in the deactivation of the high-voltage battery.
As a result, the vehicle may experience a loss of propulsion while driving.
“A loss of propulsion whilst driving could increase the risk of an accident causing injury or death to vehicle occupants,” said Mercedes-Benz in its recall notice, which is encouraging the owners of affected to contact their local Mercedes-Benz dealership for a free fix.
Owners can check whether their Mercedes-Benz EQE or EQS is affected by viewing the VIN list attached to the recall notice.
Ford Escape
A software issue has also struck at least 15 examples of the Ford Escape plug-in hybrid (PHEV) manufactured between February 9 and September 18, 2022.
In the model’s second recall since July 2023, when the delayed and then discontinued Escape PHEV was called back due to a fire risk, Ford says a software problem could cause affected vehicles to inadvertently shift to neutral while driving.
“Due to a software issue, the Hybrid Powertrain Control Module (HPCM) may inadvertently shift to neutral while driving, come to a stop, and automatically shifting to ‘Park’,” said Ford in its recall notice.
“If this occurs and the driver shifts back into drive, the vehicle will enter a limp home mode which provides limited torque at low speeds.”
Owners can check whether their Ford Escape is affected by viewing the VIN list attached to the recall notice.
Jaguar F-PACE, Land Rover Defender and Discovery, and Range Rover, Sport and Velar
Meanwhile, multiple vehicles from the Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) stable are apparently at risk of catching fire due to a potential manufacturing defect affecting a total of 146 vehicles.
That includes three examples of the Jaguar F-PACE SUV as well as 143 examples of the Land Rover Defender and Discovery, and the Range Rover, Range Rover Sport and Range Rover Velar.
According to JLR, the oil-filter housing in affected vehicles may not meet specifications and could crack over time. If this occurs, oil could leak into the engine bay and accumulate, which may lead to a vehicle fire in the presence of an ignition source.
All variants of the aforementioned vehicles built between 2023 and 2024 are affected and owners can check whether their Jaguar or Land Rover is affected by viewing the VIN list attached to each corresponding recall notice.
Range Rover and Range Rover Sport PHEVs
In a separate JLR recall, a handful of Range Rover and Range Rover Sport plug-in hybrid luxury SUVs have been recalled as a result of similar issues to that of the Ford Escape PHEV.
A total of six Range Rover and Range Rover Sport vehicles are affected by the recall notice, all of which were built between 2023-2024 and fitted with a petrol-electric hybrid system.
The British marque says the clutch plates within the hybrid transmission may not meet manufacturing specifications.
“As a result, the clutch plates may overheat causing material degradation and potential transmission oil contamination. This may result in reduced oil pressure triggering the transmission to shift into neutral whilst driving,” said JLR in its recall notice.
Owners can check whether their vehicle is affected by viewing the VIN list attached to the recall notice and contact their preferred Jaguar dealership to have a diagnostic check performed. The car-maker says any transmissions that fail the test will be replaced, free of charge.
Peugeot Partner
In other recall news this week, 69 examples of the 2023 Peugeot Partner van delivery van have been called back to workshops, due to potential software issues with both Pro LWB (long-wheelbase) and Pro SWB (short-wheelbase) vehicles.
The software woes for the French brand’s smallest commercial van relates to the Engine Management Control (EMC) unit, in which Peugeot says the Hydraulic Brake Compensation (HBC) system may not operate as intended.
“This could lead to reduced braking performance and a loss of braking assistance, which could increase the risk of an accident causing injury or death to vehicle occupants and/or other road users,” said Peugeot.
Owners can check whether their Peugeot Partner is affected by viewing the VIN list attached to the recall notice. Affected owners are encouraged to contact their local Peugeot dealership to have the necessary repairs carried out, free of charge.
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