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Passenger cars (Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-AMG GLC63S 4MATIC+ and others) - Repair
Official notice
25 Feb 2021
Last checked
27 Oct 2026
An official CAA Japan notice concerns Passenger cars (Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-AMG GLC63S 4MATIC+ and others) - Repair. Starter motor (wiring) defect. ■ Defective component (part name): Starter motor (wiring). ■ Description and cause of the structure, equipment or performance deemed noncompliant with standards: Due to inappropriate manufacturing instructions for the starter motor electrical wiring, some wiring has been installed in contact with the starter motor housing. Consequently, vibration during driving and other factors may damage the wiring insulation and cause a short circuit, preventing the engine from starting and, in the worst case, causing a fire. Published 2021-02-25.
What to do now
(Recall) 外-3176 ■ Corrective measures: Inspect the starter motor wiring on all vehicles and correct its routing if it is making contact. If contact has damaged the wiring, replace the wiring with new wiring.
Recall number
外-3176
Official notice
2021-02-25
The hazard
The hazard
Starter motor (wiring) defect. ■ Defective component (part name): Starter motor (wiring). ■ Description and cause of the structure, equipment or performance deemed noncompliant with standards: Due to inappropriate manufacturing instructions for the starter motor electrical wiring, some wiring has been installed in contact with the starter motor housing. Consequently, vibration during driving and other factors may damage the wiring insulation and cause a short circuit, preventing the engine from starting and, in the worst case, causing 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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