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Passenger cars (Mercedes-Benz C200 and 4 other models) - Repair
Official notice
22 Aug 2024
Last checked
27 Oct 2026
An official CAA Japan notice concerns Passenger cars (Mercedes-Benz C200 and 4 other models) - Repair. Defect in electrical equipment (pre-fuse box). ■ Defective component: Electrical equipment (pre-fuse box). ■ Description and cause of the structure, equipment or performance considered noncompliant with standards: Due to improper assembly during manufacturing, some nuts securing the power supply wiring in the pre-fuse box in the front passenger footwell were not tightened to the specified torque. Consequently, vibration during driving or other factors may loosen the nuts, cutting off the power supply and stopping the drive system, leaving the vehicle unable to continue driving. Alternatively, increased electrical resistance at the connection may generate heat, causing surrounding components to melt and, in the worst case, a fire. Published 2024-08-22.
What to do now
(Recall notification number) 外-3854. ■ Corrective measures: On all vehicles, inspect the tightening torque of the nuts in the pre-fuse box. If any are loose, inspect the wiring contact surfaces. If there is damage or melting in the surrounding area, replace the relevant components with new parts.
Units affected
142
Recall number
外-3854
Official notice
2024-08-22
The hazard
The hazard
Defect in electrical equipment (pre-fuse box). ■ Defective component: Electrical equipment (pre-fuse box). ■ Description and cause of the structure, equipment or performance considered noncompliant with standards: Due to improper assembly during manufacturing, some nuts securing the power supply wiring in the pre-fuse box in the front passenger footwell were not tightened to the specified torque. Consequently, vibration during driving or other factors may loosen the nuts, cutting off the power supply and stopping the drive system, leaving the vehicle unable to continue driving. Alternatively, increased electrical resistance at the connection may generate heat, causing surrounding components to melt and, in the worst case, a fire.
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Brand: Mercedes-Benz. Contact: メルセデス・ベンツ日本合同会社. Phone 0120-086-880.
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