2013110009
Service Bulletin Details
Public Details for: 2013110009
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® . ., ' MERCEDES -BENZ USA. l lC Mercedes-Benz ............................................................................................. ····························································· ··········· ··•····· Mercedes-Benz Dealer Principals, General Managers, Sales Managers, Service Managers, Parts Managers T o: [---~-~- , Recaff campaign··20 1·31··1·0009:.:·Front Passenger Seat Occupant Classification System. Model 231 (SL). Model Year 2013 ····························· ...............• Thomas Brunner, Department Manager, Vehicle Compliance and Analysis, Engineering Services FROM : DATE , December 20, 2013 IMPORTANT NEW RECALL INFORMATION This Recall Campaign is being launched today and the 130 affected vehicles are flagged in VMI. On Friday, November 1, 2013 dealers were notified that Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) will conduct a voluntary Recall Campaign on approximately 130 Model Year 2013 SL-Class (231) vehicles with regard to the front passenger seat occupant classification system. This notification is posted on the NHTSA website and may generate some customer questions. Owner Notification - Owner notifications will be sent on December 30, 2013. Parts - Dealers may order parts via your facing PDC. See parts table in Dealer Repair Bulletin which identifies required part number by VIN. Be sure to include the required upholstery color code. Parts are in very limited supply and should not be ordered for shelf stock. Parts replacement rate is 100%. Background The OCS detects whether a child seat is installed, or a person is sitting in the passenger seat. When the OCS detects either a child seat or that the front passenger seat is not occupied, the front passenger airbag is automatically deactivated . On a limited number of SL-Class vehicles (231 platform} produced between January 16, 2013 - April 30, 2013, the passenger seat OCS may fail to properly detect an occupant in the front passenger seat and it could erroneously deactivate the front passenger side airbag. This may result in an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash . However, in such a case the "PASSENGER AIR BAG OF F" indicator lamp in the center console of the vehicle would be illuminated to indicate this condition. MBUSA therefore has initiated a voluntary recall of all potentially affected vehicles described above . The recall will be conducted to replace the front passenger seat base in the subject vehicles. Given this notice, it is a violation of Federal law for a dealer to deliver any new or used Model Year 20 13 SLClass (231) covered by this notification in dealer inventory, for sale or lease, until the vehicle has been repaired. A copy of the campaign bulletin is attached, and may also be found on StarTeklnfo. When scheduling customers for an appointment please ensure that you are aware of any open campaigns in VMI so that the customer is advised about the time necessary to complete all campaigns. Note: VMI must always be checked before performing campaigns to verify that the campaign is required on a specific vehicle. Dealers may also identify vehicles subject to a campaign through NetStar by selecting "Campaign " under the Controlling tab. Only vehicles that have been retailed by the respective dealer will be displayed within this program. While we regret any inconvenience this may cause, MBUSA is determined to maintain a high level of vehicle quality and customer satisfaction. Please refer all customer inquiries to the Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-FOR_MERCedes ( 1-800-367-6372). Q;} Mercedes-Benz - are registered trademarks of Daimler, Stuttgart, Germany Campaign No. 2013110009 , December 2013 ALL MERCEDES-BENZ CENTERS TO : SUBJECT: Model 231 (SL Class), Model Year 2013 Replace Front Passenger Seat Occupant Classification System Daimler AG (DAG), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has determined that on a limited number of SL-Class vehicles (231 platform) the Occupant Classification System (OCS) may not function properly. The OCS detects whether a child seat is installed, or a person is sitting in the passenger seat. When the OCS detects either a child seat or that the front passenger seat is not occupied , the front passenger airbag is automatically deactivated. On a limited number of SL-Class vehicles the passenger seat OCS may fail to properly detect an occupant on the front passenger seat and it could erroneously deactivate the front passenger side airbag . This may result in an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash. MBUSA therefore has initiated a voluntary recall of all potentially affected vehicles described above. An authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer will replace the front passenger seat base in the subject vehicles. Please note that Recall Campaigns do not expire and may also be performed on a vehicle with a vehicle status indicator. Attached is a sample copy of a letter which owners of the affected vehicles will receive . Prior to performing this Recall Campaign : • Please check VMI to determine if the vehicle is involved in the Campaign and if it has been previously repaired . • Please review the entire Recall Campaign bulletin and follow the repair procedure exactly as described . Approximately 130 vehicles are affected. Order No. P-SC- 2013110009 This bulletin has been created and maintained in accordance with MBUSA-SLP S423QH001, Document and Data Control , and MBUSA-SLP S424HH001 , Control of Quality Records. 2 Procedure 1. ~ IJ.() Replace front passenger seat cushion , refer to WIS: AR91 .60-P-0720RKA. Figure 1 rn Note (regarding referenced WIS instructions): • Cover the right door sill and door weather stripping to protect it when removing seat. • Replace 2 cable ties (arrows, Figure 1). • Location and amount of cable ties (arrows) may vary according to equipment. • Disconnect harness connectors (A) . • Remove bolt (B) for weight sensing system sensor. 2. ~Assemble in reverse order. 3. Connect XENTRY/DAS. WNote: • Use DAS/Xentry 11/2013 with all associated patches or higher. • Follow the steps exactly as described in DAS/Xentry. • Connect battery charger (battery voltage >12.5V) . • • Ensure all electrical consumers are switched-off. In the event of software/SCN update issues, contact Star Diagnosis User Help Desk. Please refer to the • "pre-call" check list before contacting UHD Refer to Star Diagnosis System (SOS) Best Practices Guide. P-SC- 2013110009 3 4. Perform initial startup of WSS - weight sensing system control module: Control unit view I LIN bus I SBE/AKSE "(LIN bus)" I Front passenger seat occupied recognition I WSS Weight sensing system (N 110) I Adaptations I Initial startup I Perform initial startup with manual setting of new control unit. Follow on-screen instructions. Primary Parts Information Qty. Part Name Part Number Front passenger seat cushion 2 Cable ties The part numbers can be found in the table on the following page A 002 997 24 90 Estimated Replacement Rate 100% Note (regarding WIS documents referenced in this Procedure): • Replacement of parts not listed in the parts table of this Procedure are not claimable under this campaign . If replacement of additional part(s) is necessary, check coverage prior to submitting under warranty. • The following allowable labor operation should be used when submitting a warranty claim for this repair Warranty Information Operation: Replace seat cushion for front passenger seat (02-8352). Connect/disconnect battery charger (02-5058). Star Diagnosis System (SOS) Connect/disconnect (02-4762) . Damage Code 91 902 36 7 Operation Number 02-8352 02-5058 02-4762 Note Operation Number labor times are subject to change. P-SC- 2013110009 Labor Time (hrs.) 1.4 0.1 0.1 4 VIN end no. OCS cushion part no. and color F015918 F015919 F015920 F015928 F015932 F015936 F015979 F015990 F015995 F016000 F016006 F016010 F016067 F016078 F016082 F016195 F016203 F016224 F016233 F016242 F016255 F016257 F016264 F016307 F016311 F016314 F016319 F016532 F016534 F016541 F016624 F016635 F016641 F016691 F016698 F016863 F016872 F016873 F016882 F016894 F016897 F016902 F016909 F016910 F016920 F017118 F017124 A 231 910 99 06 A 231 910 99 06 A 231 910 99 06 A2319109906 A 231 910 00 04 A2319109906 A 231 910 99 06 A2319109906 A 231 910 99 06 A2319100004 A 231 910 00 04 A 231 910 84 12 A 231 910 99 06 A 231 910 00 04 A 231 910 99 06 A 231 910 00 04 A2319109906 A2319100004 A 231 910 00 04 A 231 910 99 06 A 231 910 00 04 A 231 910 00 04 A 231 910 99 06 A 231 910 99 06 A 231 910 99 06 A 231 910 99 06 A2319109906 A 231 910 99 06 A 231 910 00 04 A2319109906 A 231 910 99 06 A 231 910 99 06 A 231 910 99 06 A 231 910 99 06 A 231 910 99 06 A 231 910 99 06 A 231 910 99 06 A 231 910 99 06 A 231 910 00 04 A 231 910 99 06 A 231 910 99 06 A 231 910 00 04 A 231 910 99 06 A 231 910 00 04 A 231 910 99 06 A 231 910 99 06 A2319109906 ·.·.·.:-;._-:,,:,_.,,·:::::·::'->:< ......,.·:-,:,.->:---:-:,- 8R05 9H07 9H07 1C14 8R03 8R05 9H07 8R05 8R05 8R03 8R03 7N42 8059 8R03 8R05 8R03 1C14 8R03 8R03 3094 8R03 8R03 9H07 9H07 9H07 8R05 3094 1C14 9H06 9H07 8R05 9H07 3094 8R05 8R05 9H07 9H07 1C14 9H06 9H07 9H07 7M49 8059 8R03 8R05 9H07 8R05 VIN end no OCS cushion part no. and color F017131 F017134 F017171 A2319109906 A 231 910 99 06 A 231 910 99 06 A 231 910 99 06 A 231 910 99 06 A 231 910 99 06 A 231 910 00 04 A 231 910 99 06 A 231 910 99 06 A2319100004 A 231 910 00 04 A 231 910 00 04 A 231 910 99 06 A 231 910 00 04 A 231 910 99 06 A 231 910 00 04 A 231 910 84 12 A 231 910 99 06 A 231 910 99 06 A 231 910 99 06 A 231 910 99 06 A 231 910 84 12 A 231 910 00 04 A 231 910 99 06 A 231 910 00 04 A 231 910 99 06 A 231 910 00 04 A 231 910 99 06 A 231 910 99 06 A 231 910 84 12 A 231 910 99 06 A 231 910 99 06 A 231 910 00 04 A 231 910 00 04 A 231 910 99 06 A 231 910 99 06 A 231 910 99 06 A2319109906 A 231 910 99 06 A 231 910 99 06 A 231 910 00 04 A 231 910 00 04 A2319109906 A 231 910 99 06 A 231 910 99 06 A 231 910 99 06 A 231 910 99 06 :i=o17J7.r, F017179 F017189 F017190 F017198 F017202 F017221 F017293 F017329 F017335 F017378 F017384 F017403 F017406 F017541 F017621 F017628 F017750 F017752 F017758 F017761 F017765 F017768 F017834 F017842 F017846 F017850 F017858 F017860 F017866 F018234 F018364 F018378 F018422 F018513 F018613 F018626 F018628 F018632 F018708 F018714 F018716 F018751 F018762 .... . P-SC- 2013110009 3094 3094 8R05 1C14 3094 9H07 8R03 9H07 8R05 7M49 8R03 8R03 9H07 3E03 9H07 8R03 7N42 3094 8R05 8R05 8R05 8R46 9H06 9H07 9H06 9H07 9H06 9H07 9H07 7N42 9H07 1C14 7M49 8R03 8R05 8R05 8R05 8R05 8R05 8R05 8R03 8R03 9H07 8R05 9H07 9H07 8R05 s VIN end no. OCS cushion part no. and color F01BB29 F01BB37 F01BB46 F019169 F01917S F019193 F019249 F019S40 F019SS6 F019SS7 F019SBS F019SB6 F019S94 F019601 F01960B F020274 F01S930 F01S93B F016063 F016710 F016917 F017197 F017206 F0177B7 F017B79 F01B292 F01BS92 F0191SB F019492 F019617 F01S947 F01614B F016441 F017299 F01739B F01B221 A2319109906 A2319109906 A2319109906 A 231 910 00 04 A 231 910 00 04 A 231 910 00 04 A 231 910 99 06 A 231 910 99 06 A2319109906 A 231 910 99 06 A 231 910 00 04 A 231 910 99 06 A 231 910 99 06 A 231 910 00 04 A 231 910 99 06 A2319109906 A 231 910 22 14 A 231 910 22 14 A 231 910 22 14 A 231 910 22 14 A 231 910 22 14 A 231 910 22 14 A 231 910 2S 14 A 231 910 22 14 A 231 910 22 14 A 231 910 22 14 A 231 910 22 14 A 231 910 2S 14 A 231 910 22 14 A 231 910 22 14 A 231 910 23 14 A 231 910 23 14 A 231 910 23 14 A 231 910 23 14 A 231 910 23 14 A 231 910 23 14 A 231 910 23 14 A 231 910 26 14 t0!1 ~4£ F01B609 ._._,._, .,._ , .... ·'· · 1C14 9H07 3094 7M49 7M49 BR03 BROS 3094 1C14 1C14 BR03 BROS 3094 3E03 3094 1C14 3094 1C14 9H07 9H07 3094 9H07 BH76 1C14 9H07 3094 1C14 BK19 9H07 3094 9H07 9H07 9H07 9H07 1C14 9H07 9H07 BK20 -' P-SC- 2013110009 IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL 2013110009 This notice applies to your vehicle,Front Passenger Seat Occupant Classification System NHTSA Recall# 13V-542 December, 2013 2013110009 WDBAH33Q2CA 123456 John Public 125 Maple Avenue Montvale, NJ 07645-0301 Dear Mercedes-Benz Owner, This notice is sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. Daimler AG (DAG), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in certain Model Year 2013 SL-Class vehicles with regard to the front seat occupant classification system. Our records indicate that your vehicle is included in the affected population of vehicles. WE SENT YOU THIS NOTICE BECAUSE WE ARE CONCERNED ABOUT YOUR SAFETY. The potentially affected Mercedes-Benz SL-Class vehicles are equipped with an Occupant Classification System (OCS). The OCS detects whether a child seat is installed, or a person is sitting on the passenger seat. When the OCS detects either a child seat or that the front passenger seat is not occupied, the front passenger airbag is automatically deactivated . On a limited number of SL-Class vehicles the passenger seat OCS may fail to properly detect an occupant on the front passenger seat and it could erroneously deactivate the front passenger side airbag. This may result in an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash. An authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer will replace the front passenger seat cushion in your vehicle to correct this condition. This service will be provided free of charge. We are dedicated to always delivering the Best or Nothing - and respect for your time is a top priority. While the minimum repair time is approximately 2 hours, your dealer can provide you with a better estimate of the overall time for this service visit. As a matter of normal service process, an authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer will also check for other repair measures which might be applicable to your vehicle and this may increase the required working time. For additional information and to schedule an appointment please contact MERCEDES-BENZ OF ANYTOWN, 201-555-1234 or another authorized dealer, at your earliest convenience. To locate additional authorized dealers see www.MBUSA.com/dealerlocator. Please mention you are scheduling an appointment to replace your front passenger seat cushion under Recall Campaign #2013110009. You may be asked for your 17-digit Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) which, for your convenience, is located above your name at the top of this letter. In the event that you are no longer the vehicle owner, or have had a change of address, please complete the reverse side and return the updated information in the enclosed envelope. If this is a leased vehicle and the lessor and registered owner receive this notice, please forward this information by first class mail to the lessee within 10 days to comply with federal regulations. On behalf of Mercedes-Benz USA, (MBUSA) I wanted to take a moment to thank you for choosing Mercedes-Benz. We hope that you're enjoying your 2013 SL-Class. Here at MBUSA, we are committed to delivering an exceptional ownership experience. Should you have any questions or encounter any difficulty regarding this Recall Campaign please contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer. If for any reason a dealer is unable to remedy your situation, we are always happy to hear from you . Please contact us at 1(800) FOR-MERCEDES ( 1-800-367-6372). If an authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer or MBUSA fails or is unable to perform this service without charge within 60 days, pursuant to law 49 U.S.C. Chapter 301, you may submit a complaint to the Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E., Washington, D.C. 20590 or call the toll-free Auto Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800424-9153); or go to http:/ /www.safercar.gov. We apologize for any inconvenience this situation may cause you . Sincerely, .. IMPORTANT IF FOR ANY REASON YOU DO NOT NOW OWN THIS VEHICLE OR HAVE A CHANGE OF ADDRESS, PLEASE COMPLETE THE SECTION BELOW, PLACE IN THE ENCLOSED ENVELOPE, AND DROP IN ANY MAIL BOX. IF POSSIBLE, PROVIDE THE NAME AND ADDRESS OF THE PRESENT OWNER SO THAT WE MAY CONTACT THEM. D D D D D SCRAPPED STOLEN OTHER SOLD MY NEW ADDRESS IS: ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~- I HAVE SOLD THE VEHICLE TO: NAME STREET CITY PHONE THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION APT. STATE ZIP