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Passenger cars (Mercedes-Benz S560 4MATIC and 6 other models) - Repair

Official notice

27 Jul 2023

Last checked

27 Oct 2026

RecallScope risk estimate:MediumCAA Japan

An official CAA Japan notice concerns Passenger cars (Mercedes-Benz S560 4MATIC and 6 other models) - Repair. Fuel system (fuel hose) defect. ■ Defective component: Fuel system (fuel hose). ■ Condition of the structure, equipment or performance deemed noncompliant with standards and its cause: Due to inappropriate material selection, the fuel hose may deteriorate from heat. As a result, the connection may lose its sealing integrity, potentially causing fuel leakage. Published 2023-07-27.

What to do now

(Recall notification number) 外-3659 ■ Corrective measures: On all vehicles, replace the fuel hose with a new one, secure it with an improved clip, and then install a heat shield.

Units affected

2,915

Recall number

外-3659

Official notice

2023-07-27

The hazard

Fuel system (fuel hose) defect. ■ Defective component: Fuel system (fuel hose). ■ Condition of the structure, equipment or performance deemed noncompliant with standards and its cause: Due to inappropriate material selection, the fuel hose may deteriorate from heat. As a result, the connection may lose its sealing integrity, potentially causing fuel leakage.

How to check if you're affected

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Models

DBA-222183C, 7BA-217383C, DBA-222983C, DBA-217383C

Recall Numbers

外-3659

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Affected VINs (1)

W1K2174831A042028

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Affected products

Product 1

メルセデス・ベンツ 「S560」「S560 4MATIC」 「S560 クーペ」「S560 4MATIC クーペ」 「S560 カブリオレ」 「メルセデス・マイバッハ S560」 「メルセデス・マイバッハ S560 4MATIC」

Units affected

2,915

Hazard

Fuel system (fuel hose) defect. ■ Defective component: Fuel system (fuel hose). ■ Condition of the structure, equipment or performance deemed noncompliant with standards and its cause: Due to inappropriate material selection, the fuel hose may deteriorate from heat. As a result, the connection may lose its sealing integrity, potentially causing fuel leakage.

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-3659

Event id

CAA-00000031061

Units affected

2,915

Source tier

official

Documents, notices & source

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