Mercedes-Benz — recall
Automotive · Japan · 2024-10-31
Mercedes-Benz C200 fuel tank welding insufficient due to improper manufacturing equipment maintenance
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| Country | Japan |
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| Category | Automotive |
| Published | 2024-10-31 |
| Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz Japan LLC |
| Models affected | C200 Station Wagon |
| Units affected | 9 |
| Defect | In the fuel tank, due to improper maintenance of manufacturing equipment, the welding between the fuel tank body and the filler pipe is insufficient. As a result, vibrations applied to the vehicle body may cause peeling at the welded joint, potentially leading to fuel leakage. |
| Recall number | 外３８９４ |
| 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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