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Passenger car (Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-AMG GLE43 4MC and others) - Repair
Official notice
8 Mar 2018
Last checked
27 Oct 2026
An official CAA Japan notice concerns Passenger car (Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-AMG GLE43 4MC and others) - Repair. Bulkhead defect. ■ Defective component (part name): Bulkhead. ■ Condition and cause of the structure, equipment, or performance deemed noncompliant with safety standards: Incorrect dimensions of the bulkhead insulation have caused the insulation on some vehicles to overlap and be bonded to the lower part of the windshield. This results in inadequate windshield bonding. When the front passenger airbag deploys, the windshield may be unable to support its deployment, reducing the airbag's occupant protection performance. In the worst case, occupants may suffer excessive injury. Published 2018-03-08.
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The hazard
The hazard
Bulkhead defect. ■ Defective component (part name): Bulkhead. ■ Condition and cause of the structure, equipment, or performance deemed noncompliant with safety standards: Incorrect dimensions of the bulkhead insulation have caused the insulation on some vehicles to overlap and be bonded to the lower part of the windshield. This results in inadequate windshield bonding. When the front passenger airbag deploys, the windshield may be unable to support its deployment, reducing the airbag's occupant protection performance. In the worst case, occupants may suffer excessive injury.
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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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