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Passenger cars (Mercedes-Benz A180 and others) - Repair
Official notice
24 Apr 2019
Last checked
27 Oct 2026
An official CAA Japan notice concerns Passenger cars (Mercedes-Benz A180 and others) - Repair. On-board diagnostic system (engine control unit) defect. Defective component: On-board diagnostic system (engine control unit). Noncompliant condition and cause: Due to an inappropriate engine control unit program in the on-board diagnostic system, the engine warning light on the instrument panel may illuminate for certain transmission faults even though no fault has occurred. Consequently, the vehicles may not comply with Article 31 of the Safety Regulations (exhaust emission standards). Published 2019-04-24.
What to do now
(Recall)外-2834. Corrective measures: Rewrite the engine control unit program with a corrective program on all vehicles.
Recall number
外-2834
Official notice
2019-04-24
The hazard
The hazard
On-board diagnostic system (engine control unit) defect. Defective component: On-board diagnostic system (engine control unit). Noncompliant condition and cause: Due to an inappropriate engine control unit program in the on-board diagnostic system, the engine warning light on the instrument panel may illuminate for certain transmission faults even though no fault has occurred. Consequently, the vehicles may not comply with Article 31 of the Safety Regulations (exhaust emission standards).
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Brand: Mercedes-Benz. Contact: メルセデス・ベンツ日本株式会社.
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