The 2014 Mercedes-Benz B 250e has 3 recalls, the most serious being an airbag that can deploy without warning, raising the risk of injury and causing the driver to lose control.
On the powertrain side, a communication error within the electric drive system can cause the powertrain to shut down without warning, cutting all propulsion and stalling the vehicle in traffic. There is also a software fault in the emergency call system where an incorrect internal clock can cause the system to report the wrong vehicle location to emergency responders, potentially delaying help after a crash.
At a glance
What can fail
A software error causes the eCall emergency system's date and time to be incorrect, which may result in an inaccurate vehicle location being sent during an emergency call.
What the fix does
Mercedes-Benz will send a remote software update to your vehicle. Dealers will verify the update worked or install a new communication module software at no cost.
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Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The driver's airbag may deploy unexpectedly if the steering components lack proper grounding and the airbag clockspring is broken, allowing electrostatic discharge to trigger deployment.
What the fix does
Dealers will add grounding to the steering components to prevent electrostatic discharge from triggering the airbag.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
A communication error in the electric drive system may cause the electric powertrain to shut down unexpectedly, temporarily stopping the vehicle and cutting off power.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the electric drive system software at no cost to restore proper communication and function.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
