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Published 16 Feb 2022 Ref JP-1233480

Mercedes-Benz: Ignition Coil

Translated from Japanese · machine translation

Country
Japan
Published
16 Feb 2022
Units affected
3015
Reference
JP-1233480

Affected vehicles

Mercedes-Benz S560 2017–2020 Mercedes-Benz S560 4MATIC 2017–2020 Mercedes-Benz S560 4MATIC Coupe 2017–2020 Mercedes-Benz S560 Cabriolet 2017–2020 Mercedes-Benz S560 Coupe 2017–2020 Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-AMG C63 2017–2020 Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-AMG C63S 2017–2020 Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-AMG C63S SW 2017–2020 Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-AMG C63 SW 2017–2020 Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-AMG C63 S Cabriolet 2017–2020 Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-AMG C63 S Coupe 2017–2020 Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-AMG C63 Coupe 2017–2020 Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-AMG E63 4Matic+ 2017–2020 Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-AMG E63 4Matic+ Estate 2017–2020 Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-AMG E63 S 4Matic+ 2017–2020 Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-AMG E63 S 4Matic+ Estate 2017–2020 Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-AMG GLC63 4Matic+ 2017–2020 Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-AMG GLC63 4Matic+ C 2017–2020 Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-AMG GLC63S 4Matic+ 2017–2020 Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-AMG GLC63S 4Matic+ C 2017–2020 Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-AMG S63 2017–2020 Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-AMG S63 4MATIC+ 2017–2020 Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-AMG S63 4Matic+ Cabriolet 2017–2020 Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-AMG S63 4Matic+ Coupe 2017–2020

Hazard

In the engine ignition coils, due to inadequate maintenance of manufacturing equipment, the secondary coil wiring is excessively long, causing short circuits within the circuit that prevent high voltage generation. This results in misfiring of affected cylinders, leading to reduced engine output and illumination of the engine warning light (MIL). In worst-case scenarios, exhaust emissions may exceed regulatory limits.
Show original (日本語)
エンジンの点火コイルにおいて、製造設備の保守が不適切なため、2次コイルの配線が長く、回路内で短絡が発生して高電圧が生成できなくなり、影響を受けたシリンダが失火することがある。そのため、エンジンの出力が低下するとともにエンジン警告灯(MIL)が点灯し、最悪の場合、排出ガスが基準値を超えるおそれがある。

Remedy

Replace the ignition coil with a serviceable unit on all vehicles.
Show original (日本語)
全車両、点火コイルを良品に交換する。

Official source

View the official recall notice