*Mercedes-Benz is recalling more than 7,000 hybrid-electric SUVs after batteries caught fire

Emmanuel Akosile | 绿帽献妻

Mercedes-Benz is recalling 7,362 hybrid SUVs (2022-2025 EQB models) due to battery fires, after reports from China led to a United States (US) recall.

The company said last Thursday, Mercedes-Benz is recalling more than 7,000 hybrid-electric SUVs after batteries caught fire.

The recall covers 2,636 EQB250s, 3,311 EQB300 4MATICs and 1,415 EQB350 4MATICs with the model years 2022-2025, according to a filing with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

Mercedes began receiving reports of battery fires igniting the cars in China between 2023 and 2024, leading to a wider recall reaching the US., the NHTSA filing said.

As regards what drivers should do, affected car owners should only charge their batteries to a maximum of 80 percent until dealers provide a free software update that fixes the problem, the NHTSA said.

Mercedes Customer Service can be reached on 1-800-367-6372.