NHTSA Service Bulletin 10244642: 2022, 2023 Mercedes-benz Eqb 250+
Official manufacturer communication context for 2022, 2023 Mercedes-benz Eqb 250+, with affected products, buyer checks and links into Carchieve recall, problem and VIN research.
Reviewed June 2026 from NHTSA manufacturer communication and service bulletin records. Carchieve is independent and not affiliated with any vehicle manufacturer or government agency.
Diverse fault messages in the instrument cluster The fault code P061AE9 is set if the N129/2 power electronics detects an undervoltage when the vehicle is in the unlocked state. If the pre-entry climate control starts or the ignition is switched on with the charging cable plugged in when the fault occurs, fault messages appear in the Instrument cluster. The software update for N129/2 Power electronics is available for the US market. Please perform software update on power electronics control unit N129/2. If the fault code returns after Software update, please open up a tips case.
What this bulletin may mean before buying
Treat this as service research, not a verdict on one car. Before you buy, compare this communication with official recall campaigns, model-level owner complaint patterns, and the exact vehicle’s VIN-decoded specifications. A bulletin can help you ask a seller or dealer sharper questions about software updates, known repairs, warranty extensions and service history.
Affected products listed in this communication
Buyer checklist
- Run the 17-character VIN and confirm the year, make, model, engine and equipment match the listing.
- Check recall campaign pages for safety actions that may require dealer repair.
- Compare this bulletin with common problem pages for the same model and component area.
- Ask the seller or dealer whether the bulletin procedure, update or inspection has already been completed.
- Use the used-car buying checklist and get an independent inspection.
Frequently asked questions
What is NHTSA service bulletin 10244642?
Diverse fault messages in the instrument cluster The fault code P061AE9 is set if the N129/2 power electronics detects an undervoltage when the vehicle is in the unlocked state. If the pre-entry climate control starts or the ignition is switched on with the charging cable plugged in when the fault occurs, fault messages appear in the Instrument cluster. The software update for N129/2 Power electronics is available.
Is a service bulletin the same as a recall?
No. A recall is a safety campaign with a required remedy for affected VINs. A service bulletin or manufacturer communication usually describes diagnostic, repair, software, warranty or service information.
How should a used-car buyer use this bulletin?
Use it as a research signal. Compare it with recalls, owner complaints, service records, a VIN report and an independent inspection before buying.
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