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Passenger cars (Mercedes-Benz G400d and 3 other models) - Repair
Official notice
11 May 2023
Last checked
27 Oct 2026
An official CAA Japan notice concerns Passenger cars (Mercedes-Benz G400d and 3 other models) - Repair. Defect in electrical wiring (connector wiring). Defective part (component name): Electrical wiring (connector wiring). Condition and cause of the structure, equipment, or performance deemed noncompliant with standards: Due to an inappropriate routing design, the front axle electrical wiring on some vehicles interferes with the auxiliary oil cooler or auxiliary radiator. As a result, the insulation may wear away and expose the wiring, causing a short circuit. Warning lights illuminate and ABS and ESP (electronic stability control) stop operating, increasing the braking distance and, in the worst case, potentially causing an accident. Published 2023-05-11.
What to do now
(Recall notification number) 外-3606. Corrective measures: Inspect the wiring on all vehicles and install a protective sleeve. If the wiring is damaged, replace it with new wiring.
Units affected
15,705
Recall number
外-3606
Official notice
2023-05-11
The hazard
The hazard
Defect in electrical wiring (connector wiring). Defective part (component name): Electrical wiring (connector wiring). Condition and cause of the structure, equipment, or performance deemed noncompliant with standards: Due to an inappropriate routing design, the front axle electrical wiring on some vehicles interferes with the auxiliary oil cooler or auxiliary radiator. As a result, the insulation may wear away and expose the wiring, causing a short circuit. Warning lights illuminate and ABS and ESP (electronic stability control) stop operating, increasing the braking distance and, in the worst case, potentially causing an accident.
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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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