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Passenger Cars (Mercedes-Benz Mercedes AMG CLA45 4M SB and Other Models) - Repair
Official notice
6 Oct 2016
Last checked
27 Oct 2026
An official CAA Japan notice concerns Passenger Cars (Mercedes-Benz Mercedes AMG CLA45 4M SB and Other Models) - Repair. Due to an automatic transmission defect. ■ Defective component and details: Improper manufacture of the dual clutch in the automatic transmission has resulted in insufficient weld strength in some internal components. Engine torque may therefore cause cracks in the welds. Continued use in this condition may cause the welds to break and the warning light to illuminate. In the worst case, power may no longer be transmitted from the engine to the transmission, rendering the vehicle unable to be driven. Published 2016-10-06.
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Due to an automatic transmission defect. ■ Defective component and details: Improper manufacture of the dual clutch in the automatic transmission has resulted in insufficient weld strength in some internal components. Engine torque may therefore cause cracks in the welds. Continued use in this condition may cause the welds to break and the warning light to illuminate. In the worst case, power may no longer be transmitted from the engine to the transmission, rendering the vehicle unable to be driven.
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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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