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Passenger car (Mercedes-Benz V220d) - Repair
Official notice
13 Sept 2018
Last checked
27 Oct 2026
An official CAA Japan notice concerns Passenger car (Mercedes-Benz V220d) - Repair. Engine (exhaust gas differential pressure sensor) defect. ■ Defective part (component name): Engine (exhaust gas differential pressure sensor). ■ Condition of the structure, equipment or performance considered noncompliant with standards, and its cause: Because the sensor output tolerances were set inappropriately during manufacture of the exhaust gas differential pressure sensor, the engine control unit may detect a fault during use. Consequently, the engine warning light (MIL) may illuminate, and the exhaust gas purification device (DPF) and exhaust gas recirculation device (EGR) may stop operating, causing noncompliance with Article 31 of the Safety Regulations. Published 2018-09-13.
What to do now
(Recall)外-2716 ■ Corrective measures: Replace the differential pressure sensor with a nondefective part on all vehicles.
Recall number
外-2716
Official notice
2018-09-13
The hazard
The hazard
Engine (exhaust gas differential pressure sensor) defect. ■ Defective part (component name): Engine (exhaust gas differential pressure sensor). ■ Condition of the structure, equipment or performance considered noncompliant with standards, and its cause: Because the sensor output tolerances were set inappropriately during manufacture of the exhaust gas differential pressure sensor, the engine control unit may detect a fault during use. Consequently, the engine warning light (MIL) may illuminate, and the exhaust gas purification device (DPF) and exhaust gas recirculation device (EGR) may stop operating, causing noncompliance with Article 31 of the Safety Regulations.
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Brand: Mercedes-Benz. Contact: ダイムラーAG専用フリーダイヤル. Phone 0120-086-880.
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