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Passenger cars (Mercedes-Benz AMG A45S 4MATIC+ and 3 other models) - Repair
Official notice
1 Apr 2022
Last checked
27 Oct 2026
An official CAA Japan notice concerns Passenger cars (Mercedes-Benz AMG A45S 4MATIC+ and 3 other models) - Repair. Defect in the engine (coolant hose). Defective component (part name): Engine (coolant hose). Condition and cause of the structure, equipment or performance deemed noncompliant with standards: The engine coolant hose has insufficient pressure resistance and may rupture when the internal pressure of the cooling circuit increases during high-load operation. As a result, coolant may leak and the warning light may illuminate. Continued use in this condition may lead to overheating and, in the worst case, engine damage. Published 2022-04-01.
What to do now
(Recall) 外-3368. Corrective measures: On all vehicles, replace the coolant hose with a remedial part.
Units affected
1,932
Recall number
外-3368
Official notice
2022-04-01
The hazard
The hazard
Defect in the engine (coolant hose). Defective component (part name): Engine (coolant hose). Condition and cause of the structure, equipment or performance deemed noncompliant with standards: The engine coolant hose has insufficient pressure resistance and may rupture when the internal pressure of the cooling circuit increases during high-load operation. As a result, coolant may leak and the warning light may illuminate. Continued use in this condition may lead to overheating and, in the worst case, engine damage.
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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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