Mercedes-Benz — recall
Automotive · Japan · 2024-08-22
Origin: ドイツ連邦共和国
Mercedes-Benz vehicles' roof panels may lack appropriate adhesive strength
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| Country | Japan |
|---|---|
| Category | Automotive |
| Published | 2024-08-22 |
| Country of origin | ドイツ連邦共和国 |
| Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz Japan LLC |
| Models affected | C200, C200 4MATIC, C250, C350e, Mercedes-AMG C43 4MATIC, Mercedes-AMG C63S, C180 Station Wagon, C220d Station Wagon, Mercedes-AMG C43 4MATIC SW, GLC250 4MATIC, GLC220d 4MATIC, GLC350e 4MATIC, Mercedes-AMG GLC63S 4MATIC+ |
| Units affected | 70 |
| Defect | Some roof panels, which are attached to the vehicle body with adhesive, may not have been repaired with appropriate adhesive strength due to improper work instructions during previous repairs. As a result, peeling may progress due to driving wind, etc., and in the worst case, the panel could detach and fly off while driving, potentially obstructing other traffic. |
| Component | Vehicle body (Roof panel) |
| Remedy | For all affected vehicles, a new roof panel will be reinstalled using an appropriate adhesive method. |
| Recall number | 外-3855 |
| Official notice | View source ↗ |
What this means for sellers
| Likely platform / channel actions | OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback. |
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| Self-check for comparable products | Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here. |
| Rules & standards likely involved | the destination market's product-safety rules and mandatory standards |
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