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Passenger cars (Mercedes-Benz A180 and 3 other models) - Repair
Official notice
13 Dec 2023
Last checked
27 Oct 2026
An official CAA Japan notice concerns Passenger cars (Mercedes-Benz A180 and 3 other models) - Repair. Defect in the braking system (ESP control unit). ■ Defective part (component name): Braking system (ESP control unit). ■ Structure, equipment or performance considered noncompliant with standards, and its cause: Due to an inappropriate control program in the electronic stability program (ESP), the brake lights illuminate incorrectly when ESP control intervenes. Consequently, the vehicles do not comply with the legal requirements governing brake light illumination. Published 2023-12-13.
What to do now
(Recall notification number) 外-3724. ■ Corrective measures: Reprogram the ESP control unit in all vehicles with the corrective program.
Units affected
4,555
Recall number
外-3724
Official notice
2023-12-13
The hazard
The hazard
Defect in the braking system (ESP control unit). ■ Defective part (component name): Braking system (ESP control unit). ■ Structure, equipment or performance considered noncompliant with standards, and its cause: Due to an inappropriate control program in the electronic stability program (ESP), the brake lights illuminate incorrectly when ESP control intervenes. Consequently, the vehicles do not comply with the legal requirements governing brake light illumination.
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Brand: Mercedes-Benz. Contact: メルセデス・ベンツ日本株式会社. Phone 0120-086-880.
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