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Passenger cars (Mercedes-Benz V220d) - Repair
Official notice
30 Mar 2017
Last checked
27 Oct 2026
An official CAA Japan notice concerns Passenger cars (Mercedes-Benz V220d) - Repair. Due to a defect in the engine (accelerator pedal). ■ Defective component (part name): Engine (accelerator pedal). ■ Condition and cause of the structure, system or performance considered noncompliant with standards: Due to improper accelerator pedal installation, some vehicles were fitted with the wrong accelerator pedal. As a result, if the engine starts automatically while the vehicle is stationary with brake hold activated, electromagnetic interference emitted by the power cable may release brake hold, causing the vehicle to move unintentionally. Published 2017-03-30.
What to do now
(Recall)外-2464 ■ Remedial measures: Inspect the accelerator pedal on all vehicles and, if an incorrect part has been installed, replace it with the correct part.
Recall number
外-2464
Official notice
2017-03-30
The hazard
The hazard
Due to a defect in the engine (accelerator pedal). ■ Defective component (part name): Engine (accelerator pedal). ■ Condition and cause of the structure, system or performance considered noncompliant with standards: Due to improper accelerator pedal installation, some vehicles were fitted with the wrong accelerator pedal. As a result, if the engine starts automatically while the vehicle is stationary with brake hold activated, electromagnetic interference emitted by the power cable may release brake hold, causing the vehicle to move unintentionally.
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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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