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Passenger cars (Mercedes-Benz CLA200d Shooting Brake and 4 other models) - Repair

Official notice

1 Nov 2022

Last checked

27 Oct 2026

RecallScope risk estimate:MediumCAA Japan

An official CAA Japan notice concerns Passenger cars (Mercedes-Benz CLA200d Shooting Brake and 4 other models) - Repair. Power transmission system (bearing cover) defect. ■ Defective component (part name): Power transmission system (bearing cover). ■ Details and cause of the structure, equipment, or performance deemed noncompliant with standards: An unsuitable casting mold has resulted in some bearing bores in the transmission case having an excessively large diameter, making the interference fit of the bearing cover loose. As a result, the bearing cover may come off, causing an oil leak. Published 2022-11-01.

What to do now

(Recall notification number) 外-3501. ■ Corrective measures: Replace the bearing cover with a modified part on all vehicles.

Units affected

357

Recall number

外-3501

Official notice

2022-11-01

The hazard

Power transmission system (bearing cover) defect. ■ Defective component (part name): Power transmission system (bearing cover). ■ Details and cause of the structure, equipment, or performance deemed noncompliant with standards: An unsuitable casting mold has resulted in some bearing bores in the transmission case having an excessively large diameter, making the interference fit of the bearing cover loose. As a result, the bearing cover may come off, causing an oil leak.

How to check if you're affected

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Models

3DA-118312M, 3DA-118612M

Recall Numbers

外-3501

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Affected products

Product 1

メルセデス・ベンツ 「A200d」「A200d セダン」「B200d」 「CLA200d」「CLA200d シューティングブレーク」

Units affected

357

Hazard

Power transmission system (bearing cover) defect. ■ Defective component (part name): Power transmission system (bearing cover). ■ Details and cause of the structure, equipment, or performance deemed noncompliant with standards: An unsuitable casting mold has resulted in some bearing bores in the transmission case having an excessively large diameter, making the interference fit of the bearing cover loose. As a result, the bearing cover may come off, causing an oil leak.

Where it was sold

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Location 1

JP · Japan

Affected area 1

JP · Japan

Company & contacts

Manufacturer

メルセデス・ベンツ日本株式会社

Phone

0120-086-880

Brand: Mercedes-Benz. Contact: メルセデス・ベンツ日本株式会社. Phone 0120-086-880.

Source & status

Source

Tier

official

Category

VEHICLES

Official classification

消費者庁 — 修理

Recall details

Recall number

外-3501

Event id

CAA-00000030046

Units affected

357

Source tier

official

Documents, notices & source

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