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Passenger vehicles (Mercedes-Benz CLE200 Coupe and 39 other models) - Repair
Official notice
14 May 2026
Last checked
27 Oct 2026
An official CAA Japan notice concerns Passenger vehicles (Mercedes-Benz CLE200 Coupe and 39 other models) - Repair. Automatic accident emergency call system (communication module) defect. Defective component: Automatic accident emergency call system (communication module). Condition of the structure, equipment or performance considered noncompliant with standards, and its cause: Due to an inappropriate manufacturing process for the in-vehicle communication module of the automatic accident emergency call system, a diode on the circuit board may crack and a warning message may be displayed. As a result, the call center's voice may be inaudible during an emergency call, preventing two-way communication and potentially resulting in noncompliance with safety standards. Published 2026-05-14.
What to do now
Recall notification number: 外-4178. Corrective measures: Replace the in-vehicle communication module with a nondefective part on all vehicles.
Units affected
4,141
Recall number
外-4178
Official notice
2026-05-14
The hazard
The hazard
Automatic accident emergency call system (communication module) defect. Defective component: Automatic accident emergency call system (communication module). Condition of the structure, equipment or performance considered noncompliant with standards, and its cause: Due to an inappropriate manufacturing process for the in-vehicle communication module of the automatic accident emergency call system, a diode on the circuit board may crack and a warning message may be displayed. As a result, the call center's voice may be inaudible during an emergency call, preventing two-way communication and potentially resulting in noncompliance with safety standards.
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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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