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Name: Mercedes-Benz
Brand: Mercedes-Benz

Automotive · Japan · 2025-02-13

Origin: ドイツ連邦共和国

Mercedes-Benz vehicles with engine control unit incorrectly detecting DPF differential pressure sensor malfunction

Country	Japan
Category	Automotive
Published	2025-02-13
Country of origin	ドイツ連邦共和国
Manufacturer	Mercedes-Benz Japan LLC
Models affected	V220d
Units affected	9581
Defect	Due to an inappropriate control program in the Engine Control Unit, it may incorrectly detect a DPF differential pressure sensor malfunction, simultaneously illuminating the engine warning light (MIL) and entering fail-safe mode. As a result, exhaust gas values may not meet regulatory standards.
Component	Engine (Engine Control Unit)
Remedy	For all vehicles, the control program of the Engine Control Unit will be rewritten with an updated program.
Recall number	外-3941
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.
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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