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Passenger cars (Mercedes-Benz C200 and 3 other models) - Repair
Official notice
1 Nov 2022
Last checked
27 Oct 2026
An official CAA Japan notice concerns Passenger cars (Mercedes-Benz C200 and 3 other models) - Repair. Defect in the electrical equipment (rear signal acquisition module control unit). ■ Defective part (component name): Electrical equipment (rear signal acquisition module control unit). ■ Description and cause of the structure, equipment or performance deemed noncompliant with standards: Due to the inappropriate installation position of the rear SAM (signal acquisition module) control unit in the trunk, rainwater from the trunk lid may drip directly onto the rear SAM when the trunk is used in rainy weather. This may cause electrical failures that illuminate warning lights for related functions or equipment and cause malfunctions of lights and other equipment. In the worst case, a fire may result. Published 2022-11-01.
What to do now
(Recall notification number) 外-3497 ■ Corrective measures: Install a cover on the rear SAM control unit on all vehicles. If damage from dripping rainwater is present, replace the affected parts with new ones.
Units affected
6,686
Recall number
外-3497
Official notice
2022-11-01
The hazard
The hazard
Defect in the electrical equipment (rear signal acquisition module control unit). ■ Defective part (component name): Electrical equipment (rear signal acquisition module control unit). ■ Description and cause of the structure, equipment or performance deemed noncompliant with standards: Due to the inappropriate installation position of the rear SAM (signal acquisition module) control unit in the trunk, rainwater from the trunk lid may drip directly onto the rear SAM when the trunk is used in rainy weather. This may cause electrical failures that illuminate warning lights for related functions or equipment and cause malfunctions of lights and other equipment. In the worst case, a fire may result.
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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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