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Automotive · Japan · 2026-02-18

Origin: ドイツ連邦共和国

Mercedes-Benz automatic transmission electrical wiring has improper design, may contact propeller shaft

Country	Japan
Category	Automotive
Published	2026-02-18
Country of origin	ドイツ連邦共和国
Manufacturer	Mercedes-Benz Japan LLC
Models affected	Mercedes-AMG E53 HYBRID 4MATIC+, Mercedes-AMG E53 HYBRID 4MATIC+ Station Wagon
Units affected	122
Defect	In the electrical wiring of the automatic transmission, due to improper wiring design, the wiring may come into contact with the front propeller shaft, wear out, and be damaged. As a result, the power assist function of the electric motor may be lost, leading to a deterioration in exhaust gas values, and in the worst case, the gear may become fixed in neutral, making the vehicle unable to drive.
Component	Electrical wiring (transmission wiring)
Remedy	For all vehicles, inspect the wiring and change the wiring if the clearance is below the standard. If the wiring is damaged, repair it.
Recall number	外-4153
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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