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Passenger car (Mercedes-Benz A200d, and 7 other models) - Repair
Official notice
16 May 2024
Last checked
27 Oct 2026
An official CAA Japan notice concerns Passenger car (Mercedes-Benz A200d, and 7 other models) - Repair. Engine (charge air distributor) defect. ■ Defective component (part name): Engine (charge air distributor). ■ Description and cause of the structure, equipment or performance deemed noncompliant with standards: In the charge air distributor of the 4-cylinder diesel engine, improper application of lubricant to the crank arm mechanism that controls the intake air path may cause guide wear due to inadequate lubrication. This may cause the connection to come apart, preventing control of the intake air path. Consequently, the system detects this condition, the engine malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illuminates and power output is limited. In the worst case, exhaust emissions may deteriorate and emission levels may fail to meet the standards. Published 2024-05-16.
What to do now
(Recall notification number) 外-3801. ■ Corrective measures: On all vehicles, install a bracket on the crank arm mechanism to prevent the connection from coming apart.
Units affected
34,238
Recall number
外-3801
Official notice
2024-05-16
The hazard
The hazard
Engine (charge air distributor) defect. ■ Defective component (part name): Engine (charge air distributor). ■ Description and cause of the structure, equipment or performance deemed noncompliant with standards: In the charge air distributor of the 4-cylinder diesel engine, improper application of lubricant to the crank arm mechanism that controls the intake air path may cause guide wear due to inadequate lubrication. This may cause the connection to come apart, preventing control of the intake air path. Consequently, the system detects this condition, the engine malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illuminates and power output is limited. In the worst case, exhaust emissions may deteriorate and emission levels may fail to meet the standards.
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Brand: Mercedes-Benz. Contact: メルセデス・ベンツ日本合同会社. Phone 0120-086-880.
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