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Passenger cars (Mercedes-Benz Mercedes AMG GT S and others) - Repair

Official notice

30 Mar 2017

Last checked

27 Oct 2026

RecallScope risk estimate:HighCAA Japan

An official CAA Japan notice concerns Passenger cars (Mercedes-Benz Mercedes AMG GT S and others) - Repair. Due to a defect in the ignition system (ignition coils). ■ Defective component (part name): Ignition system (ignition coils). ■ Condition and cause of the structure, system or performance considered noncompliant with standards: Due to improper manufacture of the engine ignition coils, the internal circuit board that controls ignition is incorrectly soldered in some coils. As a result, vibration during driving and similar factors may cause the solder to detach, preventing ignition control, illuminating the warning light and stopping combustion in the affected cylinder. In the worst case, exhaust emissions may exceed the regulatory limits. Published 2017-03-30.

What to do now

(Recall)外-2463 ■ Remedial measures: Replace all ignition coils on all vehicles with non-defective parts.

Recall number

外-2463

Official notice

2017-03-30

The hazard

Due to a defect in the ignition system (ignition coils). ■ Defective component (part name): Ignition system (ignition coils). ■ Condition and cause of the structure, system or performance considered noncompliant with standards: Due to improper manufacture of the engine ignition coils, the internal circuit board that controls ignition is incorrectly soldered in some coils. As a result, vibration during driving and similar factors may cause the solder to detach, preventing ignition control, illuminating the warning light and stopping combustion in the affected cylinder. In the worst case, exhaust emissions may exceed the regulatory limits.

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Recall Numbers

外-2463

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Affected products

Product 1

メルセデス・ベンツ メルセデス AMG GT S 他

Hazard

Due to a defect in the ignition system (ignition coils). ■ Defective component (part name): Ignition system (ignition coils). ■ Condition and cause of the structure, system or performance considered noncompliant with standards: Due to improper manufacture of the engine ignition coils, the internal circuit board that controls ignition is incorrectly soldered in some coils. As a result, vibration during driving and similar factors may cause the solder to detach, preventing ignition control, illuminating the warning light and stopping combustion in the affected cylinder. In the worst case, exhaust emissions may exceed the regulatory limits.

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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-2463

Event id

CAA-00000017474

Source tier

official

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