Mercedes-Benz — recall
Automotive · Japan · 2024-08-22
Origin: ドイツ連邦共和国
Mercedes-Benz was recalled in Japan on 2024-08-22. In the electrical wiring of the transmission, due to inappropriate wiring design, strong force is applied to the seal part of the connector wiring, causing some seal parts to deform. As a result, the sealing performance cannot be maintained, and rainwater etc…
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| Country | Japan |
|---|---|
| Category | Automotive |
| Published | 2024-08-22 |
| Country of origin | ドイツ連邦共和国 |
| Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz Japan LLC |
| Models affected | Mercedes-AMG E53 4MATIC+, Mercedes-AMG E53 4MATIC+ SW, Mercedes-AMG E53 4MATIC+ Coupe, Mercedes-AMG E53 4MATIC+ Cabriolet, Mercedes-AMG CLS53 4MATIC+, Mercedes-AMG GT43 4MATIC+, Mercedes-AMG GT53 4MATIC+ |
| Units affected | 6702 |
| Defect | In the electrical wiring of the transmission, due to inappropriate wiring design, strong force is applied to the seal part of the connector wiring, causing some seal parts to deform. As a result, the sealing performance cannot be maintained, and rainwater etc. can infiltrate the connector, causing a short circuit, which may lead to battery drain while parked. In the worst case, heat generated by the short circuit could melt surrounding components and lead to a fire. |
| Component | Electrical system (connector wiring) |
| Remedy | For all vehicles, replace the connector in the affected area with a longer wiring harness that eliminates the connector, and reroute the wiring. |
| Recall number | 外-3851 |
| Official notice | View source ↗ |
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