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Passenger cars (Mercedes-Benz S550 Coupe and others) - Repair
Official notice
17 Nov 2016
Last checked
27 Oct 2026
An official CAA Japan notice concerns Passenger cars (Mercedes-Benz S550 Coupe and others) - Repair. Due to a headlamp defect. ■Defective part (component name): Headlamps ■Condition and cause of the structure, equipment, or performance considered noncompliant with standards: Some low-beam headlamps were not properly aimed during manufacture. As a result, their beam direction may not comply with Article 32 of the safety standards. Published 2016-11-17.
What to do now
(Recall) 外-2405 ■Corrective measures: Check the low-beam headlamp aim on all vehicles and adjust it where necessary.
Recall number
外-2405
Official notice
2016-11-17
The hazard
The hazard
Due to a headlamp defect. ■Defective part (component name): Headlamps ■Condition and cause of the structure, equipment, or performance considered noncompliant with standards: Some low-beam headlamps were not properly aimed during manufacture. As a result, their beam direction may not comply with Article 32 of the safety standards.
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Brand: Mercedes-Benz. Contact: ダイムラーAG. Phone 0120-086-880.
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