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Passenger cars (Mercedes-Benz C220d and 5 other models) - Repair
Official notice
28 Sept 2023
Last checked
27 Oct 2026
An official CAA Japan notice concerns Passenger cars (Mercedes-Benz C220d and 5 other models) - Repair. Engine (engine control unit control program) defect. ■ Defective part (component name): Engine (engine control unit control program). ■ Condition of the structure, equipment, or performance considered noncompliant with standards and its cause: Due to an inappropriate control program, the engine control unit may incorrectly self-diagnose a temperature sensor failure under the influence of sunlight striking the engine hood while parked. This illuminates the engine warning light (MIL). In the worst case, the engine may enter fail-safe mode (constant low engine speed), and exhaust emissions may exceed the specified limits. Published 2023-09-28.
What to do now
(Recall notification number) 外-3680 ■ Corrective measures: Rewrite the engine control unit control program with an improved program on all vehicles.
Units affected
5,242
Recall number
外-3680
Official notice
2023-09-28
The hazard
The hazard
Engine (engine control unit control program) defect. ■ Defective part (component name): Engine (engine control unit control program). ■ Condition of the structure, equipment, or performance considered noncompliant with standards and its cause: Due to an inappropriate control program, the engine control unit may incorrectly self-diagnose a temperature sensor failure under the influence of sunlight striking the engine hood while parked. This illuminates the engine warning light (MIL). In the worst case, the engine may enter fail-safe mode (constant low engine speed), and exhaust emissions may exceed the specified limits.
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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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