Mercedes-Benz — recall
Automotive · Japan · 2024-12-11
Origin: ドイツ連邦共和国
奔驰Mercedes-AMG E53 4MATIC+: transmission wiring improper routing design
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| Country | Japan |
|---|---|
| Category | Automotive |
| Published | 2024-12-11 |
| Country of origin | ドイツ連邦共和国 |
| Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz Japan LLC |
| Models affected | Mercedes-AMG E53 4MATIC+, Mercedes-AMG E53 4MATIC+ Station Wagon, Mercedes-AMG E53 4MATIC+ Coupe, Mercedes-AMG E53 4MATIC+ Cabriolet, Mercedes-AMG CLS53 4MATIC+, Mercedes-AMG GT43 4MATIC+, Mercedes-AMG GT53 4MATIC+ |
| Units affected | 2025 |
| Defect | Due to improper routing design in the transmission's electrical wiring, the seal part of the connector wiring may deteriorate over time due to heat from the exhaust pipe and rainwater. As a result, the sealing performance may not be maintained, allowing rainwater to enter the connector, causing a short circuit. This can lead to battery drain while parked. In the worst case, the heat generated by the short circuit could melt surrounding components and potentially lead to a fire. |
| Component | Electrical wiring (connector wiring) |
| Remedy | For all vehicles, the connector in the affected area will be replaced with a longer wiring harness, and the routing will be redone. |
| Recall number | 外-3908 |
| 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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