Japan
Published 28 Sep 2017
Ref JP-1225440
Mercedes-Benz: Body
Translated from Japanese · machine translation
- Country
- Japan
- Published
- 28 Sep 2017
- Units affected
- 1
- Reference
- JP-1225440
Affected vehicles
Mercedes-Benz V220d 2017
Hazard
Due to improper programming of manufacturing equipment, the frame and cross member at the vehicle rear are not welded according to design specifications. This results in insufficient structural strength at the vehicle rear, and occupants in the rearmost seat may sustain excessive injury in rear-end collisions.
Show original (日本語)
車体（ボディ）において、製造機器のプログラムが不適切なため、車体後部のフレームとクロスメンバーが設計どおりに溶接されていない。そのため、車体後部の強度が不足し、追突事故時に最後部座席の乗員が過度の負傷を負うおそれがある。
Remedy
Spot welding will be performed at necessary locations on the vehicle rear body.
Show original (日本語)
車体後部の必要部位にスポット溶接を行う。