(Yicai Global) Oct. 28 -- Beijing Benz Automotive, which is a joint venture between Chinese auto manufacturer BAIC Motor and German luxury car marque Mercedes-Benz, is calling back more than 11,000 new energy vehicles due to problems with the electric drive modules that can cause the auto to fail to start and could pose a safety risk.

The recall pertains to some of Beijing Benz’s EQA, EQB and EQC models that are experiencing trouble with their electric drive modules, the part of the car that links the motor generator and power electronics, the State Administration for Market Regulation said today. It is an extension of a previous recall in February for some EQCs with a similar fault.

Beijing Benz is recalling 3,345 EQCs produced between Dec. 5, 2019 and Sept. 17 this year and 8,078 EQAs and EQBs produced between Feb. 11, 2020 and Oct. 10 this year, the administration said.

The recall for the EQCs starts on Dec. 15 and that for the EQAs and EQBs on Feb. 1, 2023. The faulty modules will be replaced with upgraded versions for free.

Editor: Kim Taylor