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Passenger cars (Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-AMG CLS53 4MATIC+ and 6 other models) - Repair
Official notice
14 Sept 2022
Last checked
27 Oct 2026
An official CAA Japan notice concerns Passenger cars (Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-AMG CLS53 4MATIC+ and 6 other models) - Repair. Defect in electrical wiring (connector wiring). ■ Defective component (part name): Electrical wiring (connector wiring). ■ Condition and cause of the structure, equipment or performance considered noncompliant with standards: Due to an inappropriate routing design for the transmission electrical wiring, excessive force is applied to the sealing section of the connector wiring, deforming it in some vehicles. As a result, the seal may fail, allowing rainwater or other moisture to enter the connector and cause a short circuit, which may drain the battery while parked. In the worst case, heat generated by the short circuit may melt surrounding components and cause a fire. Published 2022-09-14.
What to do now
(Recall notification number) 外-3470. ■ Corrective measures: Install a bracket to change the wiring routing and reroute the wiring on all vehicles. Also inspect the wiring, and if the sealing section is deformed or moisture has entered, replace the related components with new ones.
Units affected
6,590
Recall number
外-3470
Official notice
2022-09-14
The hazard
The hazard
Defect in electrical wiring (connector wiring). ■ Defective component (part name): Electrical wiring (connector wiring). ■ Condition and cause of the structure, equipment or performance considered noncompliant with standards: Due to an inappropriate routing design for the transmission electrical wiring, excessive force is applied to the sealing section of the connector wiring, deforming it in some vehicles. As a result, the seal may fail, allowing rainwater or other moisture to enter the connector and cause a short circuit, which may drain the battery while parked. In the worst case, heat generated by the short circuit may melt surrounding components and cause a fire.
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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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