V-RC-2019080018

Campaign No. 2019080018, September 2019
TO:
ALL MERCEDES-BENZ CENTERS
SUBJECT:
Model 907 (Sprinter), Model Year 2019
Code Signal Acquisition and Actuation Module
Daimler AG (“DAG”), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter vans, has
determined that on certain Sprinter vehicles (platform 907 (VS30)), if the manual turn-switch
that activates the vehicle lights is turned quickly (≤0.5 s) from one lighting position to another,
the brightness of the taillights can be significantly reduced (to a state of glowing only) or the
taillights could switch off completely. The performance of the brake lights is not affected. If the
brightness of the taillights is reduced or the taillights are turned off completely, the vehicle
may not be sufficiently visible from the rear, which could increase the risk of a crash. An
authorized Mercedes-Benz or Freightliner Sprinter dealer will update the software coding on
the “body controller” control unit.
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 8,243 vehicles are involved.
Order No. V-RC-20190080018
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.
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Warranty Information
Operation items and work units
Operation number
02 2443
Operation text
Connect/disconnect diagnostic
system
Labor Time (hrs.)
Damage Code
0.1 h
82 922 53 8
02 2445
Connect/disconnect charger
(diagnostic system connected)
0.1 h
82 922 53 8
02 2444
Perform SCN coding in control
unit ……….. (diagnostic system
connected)
0.1 h
82 922 53 8
Procedure
AH54.21-P-0004-01X
Notes on SCN coding of control units
Check
1
Check whether
vehicle is affected
by measure.
Affected vehicles: Code signal
SM54.21-D-0197acquisition and actuation module (code: 01AAA
VS3HELI, acc. no.: 82 922 53)
Model 907.### ## as of 001812 up to
450523 except code L22 (Partial LED tail
lights)
SM54.21-D-019701AAB
For authorized Mercedes‑Benz service
partners, only the entry in the inputprocess-output (IPO) 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.
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SCN Coding
2
Connect diagnostic
system.
It is absolutely essential to precisely
AD00.00-D-2000-06TS
follow the operation steps as described in
the vehicle diagnosis system.
3
Connect charging
equipment.
Maintaining on-board
electrical system
voltage when
performing test and
diagnosis work on
vehicle.
During the entire work procedure a
sufficiently large voltage supply must
be provided for the vehicle's on-board
electrical system.
Otherwise any undervoltage that
occurs may damage the control units.
AR54.10-D-1127TS
Follow the operating instructions for
the charger.
Use the charger to ensure that an
adequate power supply (min.
12.5 V) is provided for the on- board
electrical system battery.
4
Perform SCN coding
in the signal
acquisition and
actuation module
(SAM).
See process description in diagnostic
system "INFO".
5
Disconnect diagnostic
system.
AD00.00-D-2000-06TS
6
Remove charger
from vehicle.
AR54.10-D-1127TS
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