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Passenger Cars (Mercedes-Benz S400HYBRID and Other Models) - Repair

Official notice

26 Mar 2024

Last checked

27 Oct 2026

RecallScope risk estimate:HighCAA Japan

An official CAA Japan notice concerns Passenger Cars (Mercedes-Benz S400HYBRID and Other Models) - Repair. Body (roof panel) defect. Defective component: body (roof panel). Noncompliant structure, equipment, or performance and its cause: Some roof panels bonded to the vehicle body were repaired without adequate bond strength because the work instructions for repairs during vehicle use were inappropriate. Consequently, airflow while driving or similar forces may cause progressive separation. In the worst case, the panel may detach and fly off while driving, obstructing other traffic. Published 2024-03-26.

What to do now

Recall notification number: 外-3780. Corrective measures: On all vehicles, install a new roof panel using the appropriate bonding method in accordance with the revised repair work instructions.

Units affected

198

Recall number

外-3780

Official notice

2024-03-26

The hazard

Body (roof panel) defect. Defective component: body (roof panel). Noncompliant structure, equipment, or performance and its cause: Some roof panels bonded to the vehicle body were repaired without adequate bond strength because the work instructions for repairs during vehicle use were inappropriate. Consequently, airflow while driving or similar forces may cause progressive separation. In the worst case, the panel may detach and fly off while driving, obstructing other traffic.

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Compare the product name and identifiers below with the item you own. Check the official notice for the affected products and next steps.

Models

DBA-205040C, DBA-205240C, DBA-205340C, LDA-253905C, DBA-253946C, DBA-222982C, DBA-222182C

Recall Numbers

外-3780

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Affected VINs (20)

WDD1760442J201679

WDD2050142R560162

WDD1173472N589951

WDD1173462N230867

WDD1179462N214740

WDC2539842F683468

WDC2539541F000662

WDC2539462F256411

WDD2050872F365584

WDD2052862F481729

WDD2052872F355917

WDC2923242A141976

WDC2923642A090625

WDD2052142F931265

WDD2050642R476554

WDD2053642F360973

WDD2050862F399000

WDD2229821A180469

WDD2221881A423343

WDD2221042A251049

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Affected products

Product 1

メルセデス・ベンツ「S400HYBRID、ほか」

Units affected

198

Hazard

Body (roof panel) defect. Defective component: body (roof panel). Noncompliant structure, equipment, or performance and its cause: Some roof panels bonded to the vehicle body were repaired without adequate bond strength because the work instructions for repairs during vehicle use were inappropriate. Consequently, airflow while driving or similar forces may cause progressive separation. In the worst case, the panel may detach and fly off while driving, obstructing other traffic.

Where it was sold

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Location 1

JP · Japan

Affected area 1

JP · Japan

Company & contacts

Manufacturer

メルセデス・ベンツ日本株式会社

Phone

0120-086-880

Brand: Mercedes-Benz. Contact: メルセデス・ベンツ日本株式会社. Phone 0120-086-880.

Source & status

Source

Tier

official

Category

VEHICLES

Official classification

消費者庁 — 修理

Recall details

Recall number

外-3780

Event id

CAA-00000032086

Units affected

198

Source tier

official

Documents, notices & source

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