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Passenger cars (Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-AMG CLS53 4MATIC+ and 6 other models) - Repair

Official notice

1 Nov 2022

Last checked

27 Oct 2026

RecallScope risk estimate:HighCAA Japan

An official CAA Japan notice concerns Passenger cars (Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-AMG CLS53 4MATIC+ and 6 other models) - Repair. Electrical wiring (connector wiring) defect. ■ Defective component (part name): Electrical wiring (connector wiring). ■ Details and cause of the structure, equipment, or performance deemed noncompliant with standards: Improper routing design of the transmission electrical wiring places excessive force on the connector wiring seal, deforming it in some vehicles. As a result, the seal may fail to remain effective, allowing rainwater or other moisture to enter the connector and cause a short circuit, which may discharge the battery while parked. In the worst case, heat generated by the short circuit could melt surrounding components and cause a fire. Published 2022-11-01.

What to do now

(Recall notification number) 外-3505. ■ Corrective measures: On all vehicles, install a bracket to change the wiring routing and reroute the wiring. Also inspect the wiring, and replace the related components with new parts if the seal is deformed or moisture has entered.

Units affected

92

Recall number

外-3505

Official notice

2022-11-01

The hazard

Electrical wiring (connector wiring) defect. ■ Defective component (part name): Electrical wiring (connector wiring). ■ Details and cause of the structure, equipment, or performance deemed noncompliant with standards: Improper routing design of the transmission electrical wiring places excessive force on the connector wiring seal, deforming it in some vehicles. As a result, the seal may fail to remain effective, allowing rainwater or other moisture to enter the connector and cause a short circuit, which may discharge the battery while parked. In the worst case, heat generated by the short circuit could melt surrounding components and cause a fire.

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Models

4AA-290659C

Recall Numbers

外-3505

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Affected VINs (2)

W1K2383612F179078

W1K2384612F179842

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Affected products

Product 1

メルセデス・ベンツ 「メルセデスAMG CLS53 4MATIC+」 「メルセデスAMG E53 4MATIC+」 「メルセデスAMG E53 4MATIC+ SW」 「メルセデスAMG E53 4MATIC+ クーペ」 「メルセデスAMG E53 4MATIC+ カブリオレ」 「メルセデスAMG GT43 4MATIC+」 「メルセデスAMG GT53 4MATIC+」

Units affected

92

Hazard

Electrical wiring (connector wiring) defect. ■ Defective component (part name): Electrical wiring (connector wiring). ■ Details and cause of the structure, equipment, or performance deemed noncompliant with standards: Improper routing design of the transmission electrical wiring places excessive force on the connector wiring seal, deforming it in some vehicles. As a result, the seal may fail to remain effective, allowing rainwater or other moisture to enter the connector and cause a short circuit, which may discharge the battery while parked. In the worst case, heat generated by the short circuit could melt surrounding components and cause a fire.

Where it was sold

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Location 1

JP · Japan

Affected area 1

JP · Japan

Company & contacts

Manufacturer

メルセデス・ベンツ日本株式会社

Phone

0120-086-880

Brand: Mercedes-Benz. Contact: メルセデス・ベンツ日本株式会社. Phone 0120-086-880.

Source & status

Source

Tier

official

Category

VEHICLES

Official classification

消費者庁 — 修理

Recall details

Recall number

外-3505

Event id

CAA-00000030043

Units affected

92

Source tier

official

Documents, notices & source

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