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Passenger cars (Mercedes-Benz C220d, C220d Station Wagon, C220d 4MATIC All-Terrain) - Repair
Official notice
1 Nov 2022
Last checked
27 Oct 2026
An official CAA Japan notice concerns Passenger cars (Mercedes-Benz C220d, C220d Station Wagon, C220d 4MATIC All-Terrain) - Repair. Electrical system (engine control unit wiring) defect. ■ Defective component (part name): Electrical system (engine control unit wiring). ■ Details and cause of the structure, equipment, or performance deemed noncompliant with standards: Improper routing instructions for the engine control unit wiring in the engine compartment may cause the wiring to contact the engine hood, wearing through the insulation and causing a short circuit. This may illuminate the MIL and cause engine malfunctions that worsen exhaust emissions and, in the worst case, leave the vehicle unable to be driven. Published 2022-11-01.
What to do now
(Recall notification number) 外-3504. ■ Corrective measures: On all vehicles, inspect the engine control unit wiring and correct its routing if the wiring is long. Repair any damage to the wiring or engine hood.
Units affected
106
Recall number
外-3504
Official notice
2022-11-01
The hazard
The hazard
Electrical system (engine control unit wiring) defect. ■ Defective component (part name): Electrical system (engine control unit wiring). ■ Details and cause of the structure, equipment, or performance deemed noncompliant with standards: Improper routing instructions for the engine control unit wiring in the engine compartment may cause the wiring to contact the engine hood, wearing through the insulation and causing a short circuit. This may illuminate the MIL and cause engine malfunctions that worsen exhaust emissions and, in the worst case, leave the vehicle unable to be driven.
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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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