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Passenger cars (Mercedes-Benz E250CGI and others) - Repair
Official notice
3 Sept 2019
Last checked
27 Oct 2026
An official CAA Japan notice concerns Passenger cars (Mercedes-Benz E250CGI and others) - Repair. Engine (engine control unit) defect. ■ Defective component: Engine (engine control unit). ■ Description and cause of the structure, equipment or performance considered noncompliant with standards: The locking mechanism in the gasoline engine's hydraulic camshaft adjuster has insufficient durability because its material is unsuitable. Consequently, the locking mechanism may wear, causing abnormal noise when starting the engine. In the worst case, the engine warning light (MIL) may illuminate and catalyst heating control may stop, potentially causing exhaust emissions to exceed regulatory limits. Published 2019-09-03.
What to do now
(Recall) 外－２８７２ ■ Corrective measures: Replace the hydraulic camshaft adjuster with an improved part on all vehicles.
Recall number
外-2872
Official notice
2019-09-03
The hazard
The hazard
Engine (engine control unit) defect. ■ Defective component: Engine (engine control unit). ■ Description and cause of the structure, equipment or performance considered noncompliant with standards: The locking mechanism in the gasoline engine's hydraulic camshaft adjuster has insufficient durability because its material is unsuitable. Consequently, the locking mechanism may wear, causing abnormal noise when starting the engine. In the worst case, the engine warning light (MIL) may illuminate and catalyst heating control may stop, potentially causing exhaust emissions to exceed regulatory limits.
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Brand: Mercedes-Benz. Contact: メルセデス・ベンツ日本株式会社.
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