V-RC-2018060009

Campaign No. 2018060009, June 2018
TO:
ALL MERCEDES-BENZ CENTERS
SUBJECT:
Model 906 (Sprinter), Model Year 2017
Spot Welds on Front Side Wall Paneling
Daimler AG (DAG), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz Vans, has determined that on certain
Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles, spot welds might be missing on the front side wall
on the driver and/or the passenger side. The affected spot welds connect the door portal with the
underlying hinge reinforcements behind. If the missing welds affect body strength, there may be an
increased risk of injury in the event of a crash. An authorized Mercedes-Benz or Freightliner Sprinter
dealer will check if any of the welds on the A-pillar are missing. If necessary, the affected vehicles will
be reworked by setting the missing weld spots at the front side wall panelling.
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.
Please note that Recall Campaigns do not expire and may also be performed on a vehicle with a
vehicle status indicator.
Approximately 153 vehicles are involved.
Order No. V-RC-2018060009
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.
Op. no.
Operation text
Time
Damage Code
Code
02 2508
Operations: Check spot welds on A-pillars
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63 910 61 7
NC3BEPLANK
02 2509
Operations: Weld A-pillar ...... (after check)
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63 910 61 7
NC3BEPLANK
02 2510
Operations: Weld 2 A-pillars (after check)
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63 910 61 7
NC3BEPLANK
02 2594
Operations: Extra work for: Weld A-pillar ..... on vehicle
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63 910 61 7
NC3BEPLANK
with mud flap
85 9800
Carry out spot repair, location:.....
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85 9802
Carry out spot repair (each remaining) on additional
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part, location:.....
1
A-pillar
Check
1
Check whether vehicle is affected
by measure
For authorized Mercedes‑Benz service partners, only the entry in the
"Extended VEGA Application" (EVA) system, in the "Current" tab is
decisive. An additional test of the affected vehicles in the workshop
information system (WIS) or vehicle list is thereby not necessary.
2
Check whether spot welds (arrows)
are present on A-pillar (1).
Check A-pillars (1) on driver and front passenger side.
Clean A-pillars (1) before visual check with a rag.
If spot welds (arrows) are present,
↓
end the measure.
If no spot welds (arrows) are present,
↓
continue with operation step 3.
Remove
3
Remove respective front door.
4
Remove respective fender.
5
Cover all detachable parts
remaining in vehicle with welding
protection blankets.
Install
Danger
The high voltage used for electric welding presents
Use insulating mats. Wear protective clothing, safety
a lethal hazard. Risk of explosion from welding in
glasses and a protective mask. Remove highly
areas close to highly inflammable materials. Risk
inflammable materials from the hazard area. Use air
of injury from weld splatter and UV-light when
extraction system.
welding. Risk of poisoning from inhaling welding
gases
Caution
6
Topical note
Risk of injury caused by scraping or cutting body
parts on sharp vehicle parts
Weld affected A-pillar (1) subsequently.
Measures for preventing damage to vehicles or
components when performing electric welding work
000 588 02 84 00 Welder
7
Remove welding protection blankets.
Always wear protective gloves when working on or
near sharp and non-deburred vehicle parts.
Deburr repair panels.
8
Clean repair area.
Danger
Risk of explosion caused by paint vapors igniting.
No smoking! No open fire! Use respiratory protection,
Risk of poisoning caused by inhaling paint
protective clothing, gloves, safety glasses and
vapors.
protective skin cream. Ensure that the area is well
ventilated.
9
Prime repair area with a primer filler.
Topical note
Notes on paintwork repairs
Apply spot repair.
Use only primer filler approved by Daimler AG:
http://xentryportal.mercedesbenz.com
Danger
Risk of explosion caused by paint vapors igniting.
No smoking! No open fire! Use respiratory protection,
Risk of poisoning caused by inhaling paint
protective clothing, gloves, safety glasses and
vapors.
protective skin cream. Ensure that the area is well
ventilated.
10
Paint repair area and adjacent surfaces.
Topical note
Notes on paintwork repairs
Apply spot repair.
Use only paints approved by Daimler AG:
http://xentryportal.mercedesbenz.com
11
Supplement cavity preservation
12
Install respective fender.
13
Install respective front door.
Danger
The high voltage used for electric welding presents
Use insulating mats. Wear protective clothing, safety
a lethal hazard. Risk of explosion from welding in
glasses and a protective mask. Remove highly
areas close to highly inflammable materials. Risk of inflammable materials from the hazard area.
Use air extraction system.
injury from weld splatter and UV-light when
welding. Risk of poisoning from inhaling welding
gases
Caution
Risk of injury caused by scraping or cutting body
Always wear protective gloves when working on or
parts on sharp vehicle parts
near sharp and non-deburred vehicle parts.
Deburr repair panels.
Topical note
Measures for preventing damage to vehicles or
components when performing electric welding work
The following steps are shown on the left side of the vehicle and must be performed analogously on the right
side in the event of a problem.
a Dimension (9 mm)
1
b Dimension (12 mm) c Dimension (9 mm)
d Dimension (15 mm)
i
Observe dimensions (a, b, c, d). The
Use spot-weld cutter to cut holes on
edges of the hinge holder (2) act here as
Apillar outer section (1) next to lower
reference edges.
hinge holder (2) of front door (areas A 1
and A 2 ).
Never cut through 2 panel thicknesses.
2
Otherwise, inert gas plug welding will no
Grind A-pillar outer section (1) down to
bare metal around the holes (areas A 1
longer be possible.
and A 2 ).
3
Cut through one panel thickness only.
4
A-pillar outer section (1) (area B).
5
Grind inert gas plug welds down to bare metal (area B).
6
Remove shavings.
Remove shavings and milling chips.