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Automotive · South Korea · 2024-10-23
Mercedes-AMG E/CLS/GT series transmission wiring connection may be poor from previous recall work
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| Country | South Korea |
|---|---|
| Category | Automotive |
| Published | 2024-10-23 |
| Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz Korea |
| Models affected | Mercedes-AMG E 53 4MATIC+, Mercedes-AMG E 53 4MATIC+ Coupe, Mercedes-AMG CLS 53 4MATIC+, Mercedes-AMG GT 43 4MATIC+, Mercedes-AMG GT 53 4MATIC+ |
| Units affected | 4748 |
| Defect | A recall has been initiated due to the confirmation that during previous recall work at service centers concerning poor connection of the transmission wiring connector, the inspection and rework procedures for the transmission wiring connector may not have been performed correctly. This could lead to water from the road or surrounding environment entering the transmission wiring connector, and in such a case, the risk of fire due to an electrical short circuit cannot be ruled out. |
| Component | Other electrical components |
| Remedy | Replace with integrated transmission wiring. |
| Recall number | 5438 |
| 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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