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Passenger cars (Mercedes-Benz A180 and others) - Repair
Official notice
27 Aug 2020
Last checked
27 Oct 2026
An official CAA Japan notice concerns Passenger cars (Mercedes-Benz A180 and others) - Repair. Air conditioning drain hose defect. ■ Defective part (component name): Other (air conditioning drain hose). ■ Details and cause of the structure, equipment or performance considered noncompliant with standards: Improper installation of the drain hose on the air conditioning evaporator may allow condensation water to leak into the passenger compartment. As a result, water may accumulate beneath the floor, causing electrical wiring to corrode or short-circuit. In the worst case, the airbags may fail to operate correctly or the engine may stall while driving. Published 2020-08-27.
What to do now
(Recall) 外－３０７５ ■ Remedial measures: On all vehicles, inspect the drain hose installation and correct it if the hose is not properly installed. If leaking condensation water has damaged any components, replace the affected components with new ones.
Recall number
外-3075
Official notice
2020-08-27
The hazard
The hazard
Air conditioning drain hose defect. ■ Defective part (component name): Other (air conditioning drain hose). ■ Details and cause of the structure, equipment or performance considered noncompliant with standards: Improper installation of the drain hose on the air conditioning evaporator may allow condensation water to leak into the passenger compartment. As a result, water may accumulate beneath the floor, causing electrical wiring to corrode or short-circuit. In the worst case, the airbags may fail to operate correctly or the engine may stall while driving.
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Brand: Mercedes-Benz. Contact: メルセデス・ベンツ日本株式会社. Phone 0120086880.
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