Mercedes recalls nearly 1,700 EQC EVs over faulty bolts

Daimler has announced a recall of its latest EV, the EQC, due to a potentially faulty bolt in the front axle differential of the car.

The recall is believed to have affected 1,696 vehicles, of which 571 are in Germany. The affected vehicles have been manufactured between February and October this year.

“Daimler AG has determined that on certain EQC vehicles the bolt in the front axle differential transmission might not meet durability specifications. Thus, it cannot be ruled out, that the bolt breaks over lifetime,” the German automaker said.

The fault could apparently interrupt torque transmission to the front axle, leading to a vehicle stall. Additionally, if parts of the broken bolt become lodged within the differential transmission, this might affect the ability to control the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash .

Mercedes will be replacing the entire electric drive train on the front axle at its own cost. The replacement process is said to take about eight hours at the company's workshop.