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Passenger cars (Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-AMG A35 4MATIC and 5 other models) - Repair
Official notice
30 Jul 2026
Last checked
27 Oct 2026
An official CAA Japan notice concerns Passenger cars (Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-AMG A35 4MATIC and 5 other models) - Repair. Power transmission system (transmission control unit) defect. ■ Defective component: Power transmission system (transmission control unit). ■ Structure, equipment or performance considered noncompliant with standards and its cause: Due to an inappropriate control program in the transmission control unit, the transmission may shift into neutral and remain there while driving in 4th gear. This may result in loss of drive power, leaving the vehicle unable to continue driving. Published 2026-07-30.
What to do now
(Recall notification number) 外-4220 ■ Corrective measures: On all vehicles, rewrite the transmission control unit control program with a corrected control program.
Units affected
4,414
Recall number
外-4220
Official notice
2026-07-30
The hazard
The hazard
Power transmission system (transmission control unit) defect. ■ Defective component: Power transmission system (transmission control unit). ■ Structure, equipment or performance considered noncompliant with standards and its cause: Due to an inappropriate control program in the transmission control unit, the transmission may shift into neutral and remain there while driving in 4th gear. This may result in loss of drive power, leaving the vehicle unable to continue driving.
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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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