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Passenger cars (Mercedes-Benz C180 and others) - Repair
Official notice
28 Sept 2017
Last checked
27 Oct 2026
An official CAA Japan notice concerns Passenger cars (Mercedes-Benz C180 and others) - Repair. Due to a defect in the onboard diagnostic system (fuel system control module). ■ Defective part (component name): Onboard diagnostic system (fuel system control module). ■ Structure, equipment or performance deemed noncompliant with standards, and its cause: Due to inappropriate programming of the fuel system control module in the onboard diagnostic system, the warning light in the instrument panel does not illuminate when abnormalities occur in fuel pressure or other parameters. Consequently, it does not comply with Article 31 of the Safety Regulations. Published 2017-09-28.
What to do now
(Recall) 外-2542 ■ Corrective measures: Reprogram the fuel system control module with a corrective program on all vehicles.
Recall number
外-2542
Official notice
2017-09-28
The hazard
The hazard
Due to a defect in the onboard diagnostic system (fuel system control module). ■ Defective part (component name): Onboard diagnostic system (fuel system control module). ■ Structure, equipment or performance deemed noncompliant with standards, and its cause: Due to inappropriate programming of the fuel system control module in the onboard diagnostic system, the warning light in the instrument panel does not illuminate when abnormalities occur in fuel pressure or other parameters. Consequently, it does not comply with Article 31 of the Safety Regulations.
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Company & contacts
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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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