Loss of control
Japan
Published 22 Aug 2024
Ref JP-1238550
Mercedes-Benz: Body
Translated from Japanese · machine translation
- Country
- Japan
- Published
- 22 Aug 2024
- Units affected
- 70
- Reference
- JP-1238550
Affected vehicles
Mercedes-Benz C180 Station Wagon 2014–2019
Mercedes-Benz C200 2014–2019
Mercedes-Benz C200 4MATIC 2014–2019
Mercedes-Benz C220d Station Wagon 2014–2019
Mercedes-Benz C250 2014–2019
Mercedes-Benz C350e 2014–2019
Mercedes-Benz GLC220d 4MATIC 2014–2019
Mercedes-Benz GLC250 4MATIC 2014–2019
Mercedes-Benz GLC350e 4MATIC 2014–2019
Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-AMG C43 4MATIC 2014–2019
Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-AMG C43 4M SW 2014–2019
Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-AMG C63S 2014–2019
Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-AMG GLC63S 4Matic+ 2014–2019
Hazard
Roof panels affixed to the body with adhesive may have been repaired with improper work instructions, resulting in inadequate adhesive strength. Continued separation due to aerodynamic forces during operation could result in panel detachment while driving, potentially obstructing other traffic.
Show original (日本語)
車体に接着で取り付けられているルーフパネルにおいて、使用過程にて修理を行った際の作業指示が不適切なため、適切な接着強度で修理されていないものがある。そのため、走行風などで剥離が進み、最悪の場合、走行中に剥がれ飛ぶことで他の交通の妨げになるおそれがある。
Remedy
Replace roof panels on all vehicles using proper adhesive application methods.
Show original (日本語)
全車両、新品のルーフパネルを適切な接着方法で装着しなおす。