2012100003

Campaign No. 2012 100003, November 2012
TO :
ALL MERCEDES-BENZ CENTERS
SUBJECT:
Model 197, Model Year 2011
Install Brake Line Spacers
This Service Campaign has been initiated because Daimler AG (DAG). the manufacturer of MercedesBenz vehicles, has determined that th e spacing between two rear brake lines may not meet current
specifications in the subject vehicles and may lead to noise complaints. Dealers will install spacers on
the brake lines at the next workshop visit.
Prior to performing this Service 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 Service Campaign bulletin and follow the repair procedure exactly as
described.
Please note that Recall and Service Campaigns do not expire and may also be performed on a veh icle
with a vehicle status indicator.
Approximately 47 1 vehicles are affected.
Order No. P-SC-2012100003
This bulletin has been created and maintained in accordance with MBUSA-SLP S423QH001 . Document and Data
Control, and MBUSA-SLP S424H H001 . Control of Quality Records.
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Procedure
1.
Remove two nuts (circled , Figure 1) then detach stone chipping guard at left front underfloor.
Figure 1
2.
Cut off protective hose (2x10 cm), cut along the length and position at the two brake lines of rear axle
(as shown in Figure 2).
3.
Assemble in the reverse order.
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Primary Parts Information
Qty.
Part Name
Part Number
Estimated Replacement
Rate
Hose '
A 201 47611 26 05 100%
As regu11t'd
• Sufficient fo r 4 vehicles, requirement for each vehicle 2x10 cm.
Note:
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Please be aware that only the part number(s) referenced in th e Campaign Bulletin is/are
approved for use to repair the vehicle. Repairs performed using any other part(s) will not
have been performed in accordance with the campaign. Accordingly, warranty claims
•
submitted with reference to an improper part number(s) will be denied .
The following allowable labor operation should be used when submitting a warranty claim
for this repair:
Warranty Information
Operation : Retrofit protective hose at brake lines (02-7849) .
0 eration Number
02-7849
Model Indicator s
11
Note
Operation code times are subject to change. Please refer to StarTime for current labor times
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