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Passenger cars (Mercedes-Benz E200 and other models) - Repair
Official notice
11 May 2017
Last checked
27 Oct 2026
An official CAA Japan notice concerns Passenger cars (Mercedes-Benz E200 and other models) - Repair. Due to a defect in the seats (occupant detection system). ■ Defective component Seats (occupant detection system). ■ Condition of the structure, equipment or performance considered noncompliant with standards, and its cause Due to improper assembly of the front passenger seat occupant detection system's control unit, the pressure hose is incorrectly fitted in some vehicles. Consequently, the system may fail to correctly detect a seated occupant, causing the airbag to malfunction in a collision and potentially inflict excessive injuries on the occupant. Published 2017-05-11.
What to do now
■ Recall notification number 外-2475 ■ Corrective measures Inspect the installation of the front passenger seat occupant detection system's control unit on all vehicles. If it is incorrectly assembled, replace it with a new unit.
Official notice
2017-05-11
The hazard
The hazard
Due to a defect in the seats (occupant detection system). ■ Defective component Seats (occupant detection system). ■ Condition of the structure, equipment or performance considered noncompliant with standards, and its cause Due to improper assembly of the front passenger seat occupant detection system's control unit, the pressure hose is incorrectly fitted in some vehicles. Consequently, the system may fail to correctly detect a seated occupant, causing the airbag to malfunction in a collision and potentially inflict excessive injuries on the occupant.
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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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