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Passenger car (Mercedes-Benz GLC220d4 MATIC and others) - Repair
Official notice
14 Jan 2021
Last checked
27 Oct 2026
An official CAA Japan notice concerns Passenger car (Mercedes-Benz GLC220d4 MATIC and others) - Repair. Electric power steering defect. ■ Defective component (part name): Electric power steering. ■ Description and cause of the structure, equipment or performance deemed noncompliant with standards: Due to incorrect cutting machine settings, the insulation on some electric power steering wiring is damaged. As a result, moisture may enter during use and cause an electrical failure, disabling the electric power steering assistance while driving. In the worst case, a short circuit may cause a fire. Published 2021-01-14.
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The hazard
The hazard
Electric power steering defect. ■ Defective component (part name): Electric power steering. ■ Description and cause of the structure, equipment or performance deemed noncompliant with standards: Due to incorrect cutting machine settings, the insulation on some electric power steering wiring is damaged. As a result, moisture may enter during use and cause an electrical failure, disabling the electric power steering assistance while driving. In the worst case, a short circuit may cause a fire.
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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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