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Passenger car (Mercedes-Benz G350d and others) - Repair
Official notice
11 Dec 2017
Last checked
27 Oct 2026
An official CAA Japan notice concerns Passenger car (Mercedes-Benz G350d and others) - Repair. Due to an electronic stability program (ESP) defect. ■ Defective part (component name): Electronic stability program (ESP). ■ Condition of the structure, equipment or performance deemed noncompliant with standards, and its cause: Due to an inappropriate control program in the ESP control unit, if communication between this unit and the driver assistance system is interrupted while cruise control is operating, the unit may continue sending an engine torque signal to the engine control unit. Consequently, the vehicle continues driving, the brake override function does not operate, and greater force is required to operate the brakes. In the worst case, the braking distance required to stop may increase. Published 2017-12-11.
What to do now
(Recall) 外-2578 ■ Corrective measures: Update the ESP control unit control program to the corrective program on all vehicles. Also warn all users to refrain from using cruise control until the corrective measures have been carried out.
Recall number
外-2578
Official notice
2017-12-11
The hazard
The hazard
Due to an electronic stability program (ESP) defect. ■ Defective part (component name): Electronic stability program (ESP). ■ Condition of the structure, equipment or performance deemed noncompliant with standards, and its cause: Due to an inappropriate control program in the ESP control unit, if communication between this unit and the driver assistance system is interrupted while cruise control is operating, the unit may continue sending an engine torque signal to the engine control unit. Consequently, the vehicle continues driving, the brake override function does not operate, and greater force is required to operate the brakes. In the worst case, the braking distance required to stop may increase.
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Brand: Mercedes-Benz. Contact: ダイムラーAG. Phone 0120-086-880.
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