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Passenger cars (Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-AMG G63 and others) - Repair
Official notice
27 Aug 2020
Last checked
27 Oct 2026
An official CAA Japan notice concerns Passenger cars (Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-AMG G63 and others) - Repair. Power transmission system (differential lock system) defect. ■ Defective part (component name): Power transmission system (differential lock system). ■ Details and cause of the structure, equipment or performance considered noncompliant with standards: Due to inappropriate material selection for components inside the differential lock system control unit, gases released from the axle oil may cause electrical faults. As a result, a warning light may illuminate and ABS and the electronic stability control system may stop operating. In the worst case, the vehicle may become unstable on slippery roads or similar surfaces, potentially causing an accident. Published 2020-08-27.
What to do now
(Recall) 外-3076 ■ Remedial measures: On all vehicles, replace the front and rear axle differential lock systems with improved parts.
Recall number
外-3076
Official notice
2020-08-27
The hazard
The hazard
Power transmission system (differential lock system) defect. ■ Defective part (component name): Power transmission system (differential lock system). ■ Details and cause of the structure, equipment or performance considered noncompliant with standards: Due to inappropriate material selection for components inside the differential lock system control unit, gases released from the axle oil may cause electrical faults. As a result, a warning light may illuminate and ABS and the electronic stability control system may stop operating. In the worst case, the vehicle may become unstable on slippery roads or similar surfaces, potentially causing an accident.
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Brand: Mercedes-Benz. Contact: メルセデス・ベンツ日本株式会社. Phone 0120086880.
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