MB Launch NCU-VS
Service Bulletin Details
Public Details for: MB Launch NCU-VS
(rc)check generator and steering wiring harness connection
- 2021 -
Models from 2021
2021 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 1500 |
Classified as MB Internal TO: Mercedes-Benz Dealer Principals, General Managers, Sales Managers, Service Managers, Parts Managers FROM: Anthony Washington, Department Manager, Regulations and Certifications Re: Launch Recall Campaign Notification Check Generator/Steering Harness Connections Model – Sprinter 907 Model Year - 2021 VS3LE54ELE DATE: August, 2022 IMPORTANT RECALL CAMPAIGN INFORMATION Please see the attached documents related to the campaign listed above. Classified as MB Internal Campaign No. : Campaign Desc. : 2022080003 VS3LE54ELE Check Generator and Steering Wiring Harness Connections This is to notify you of the Recall Campaign launch to check the connection of the generator and the electric power steering harnesses on 2 MY 2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vans. The recall campaign will be visible on the www.safercar.gov website and may generate questions from customers. All affected VINs will be flagged "OPEN" in VMI and cannot be sold until the recall has been remedied. Background What We’re Doing Mercedes-Benz AG ("MBAG"), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has determined that on certain Sprinter (platform 907) vehicles, the wiring harness of the generator may have been interchanged with the wiring harness of the electric power steering system. In the event of an additional electrical fault (e.g. unrelated damage to the steering wiring harness), the interchange of the two different fused lines could result in an overload of the wiring harness of the electric power steering. As a consequence, a risk of fire cannot be completely ruled out. An authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer will check the connection of the harnesses on the affected vehicles and correct it, if necessary. Parts Parts are not required for repair. Issue Vehicles Affected Vehicle Model Year(s) Vehicle Model Population Dealer Inventory 2021 Sprinter 2 0 Vehicle Populations Given this notice, it is a violation of Federal law for a dealer to sell or lease any new Sprinter vehicles in dealer inventory covered by this notification until the vehicle has been repaired. Loaner and demonstrator vehicles may continue to be driven, but must not be retailed until repaired. Additionally, given this notice, it is a violation of Federal Law for rental companies to rent new Sprinter vehicles covered by this notification until the vehicle has been repaired. Next Steps/Notes Customer Notification Timeline An owner notification letter to be mailed in late August, 2022. AOMs – This recall may generate questions from your dealers. Please forward this notice to your dealers ASAP. This recall may affect vehicles in your fleet. Please contact your respective MBUSA fleet representative for further information and next steps. For Rental Fleet Partners repairs, please contact your preferred MBUSA dealer. While we regret any inconvenience this may cause, we are determined to maintain a high level of vehicle quality and customer satisfaction. AOMS/SOMS Campaign No. 2022080003, August, 2022 TO: ALL MERCEDES-BENZ CENTERS SUBJECT: Model 907 Sprinter, Model Year 2021 Check generator and steering wiring harness connections MBAG has determined that on certain Sprinter (platform 907) vehicles, the wiring harness of the generator may have been interchanged with the wiring harness of the electric power steering system. In the event of an additional electrical fault (e.g. unrelated damage to the steering wiring harness), the interchange of the two different fused lines could result in an overload of the wiring harness of the electric power steering. As a consequence, a risk of fire cannot be completely ruled out. An authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer will check the connection of the harnesses on the affected vehicles and correct it, if necessary. 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 2 vehicles are involved. Order No. V-RC-2022080003 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. V-RC-2019050017 Model 907 except code ZG1 (Engageable all-wheel drive) except code ZG3 (Engageable all-wheel drive with gear reduction) Operation no. of the operation texts or standard texts and flat rates Category Op. no. Operation text L 02 0892 Operations: Check screw connection of wiring harness for starter-alternator L 02 3282 Operations: Remove underfloor paneling (when working on veh.) L 02 0893 Operations: Correct screw connection of wiring harness for starter-alternator (after check) L 02 2726 Operations: Disconnect/connect ground line of onboard electrical system battery (when working on veh.) L 02 2727 Operations: Disconnect/connect ground line of onboard electrical system battery (when working on veh.) with code E30 Time 0.2 hrs 0.2 hrs 0.2 hrs 0.2 hrs 0.1 hr Damage Code Code 54 913 06 VS3LE54EL E 54 913 06 VS3LE54EL E 54 913 06 VS3LE54EL E 54 913 06 VS3LE54EL E 54 913 06 VS3LE54EL E D54.18-A048-79 1 2 Cover Electrical line 3 4 Electrical line Nuts V-RC-2022080003 1 aDanger Risk of death caused by vehicle slipping or toppling off of the lifting platform. Notice Information on preventing damage to electronic components due to electrostatic discharge Check g 1 e 2 Notice f 3 f 4 g 5 Check if vehicle is affected by measure. Align vehicle between vehicle lift columns and position the four support plates at the vehicle lift support points specified by the vehicle manufacturer. AH54.00-P-0001-01A Affected vehicles: Check wiring SM54.18-D-0088-01AAA harness screw connection for starter alternator (code: VS3LE54ELE, acc. no.: 54 913 06) Model 907.### ## as of 364677 to 370750 Remove Raise vehicle. Special instructions for lifting and supporting vehicle AH00.60-D-0100-01KTS AR00.60-D-1000-04TS Remove underfloor paneling at left. Model 907 with code XM1 (Noise abatement measures) Remove cover (1). l Clip remover Check Check screw connection of wiring harness for starter-alternator. i To do so, check whether electric lines (2, 3) are installed as shown. The cross sections of the electric lines (2, 3) that are screwed to one other must be the same. Lugs (arrows) must line up with guides. If electric lines (2, 3) are correctly screwed to each other, ↓ continue with operation step 10 and finish measure. If electric lines (2, 3) are not correctly screwed to each other, ↓ continue with operation step 6. 2 AS00.00-Z-0010-01A V-RC-2022080003 AR61.30-D-1001-02TS 452 589 01 63 00 6 Correct threaded connection Detach ground line of on-board electrical system battery. f 7 Remove nuts(4). i Nuts (4) can be reused. 8 Position electric lines (2, 3) correctly. i Observe the following: The cross sections of the electric lines (2, 3) that are screwed to one other must be the same. Lugs (arrows) must line up with guides. 9 Attach nuts (4). n Nut, positive line to battery positive line connection on underbody d 10 11 Install Install cover (1). Install underfloor paneling at left. f 12 13 Lower vehicle. Connect ground line of on-board electrical system battery. AR54.10-D-0029TS Model 907 with code XM1 (Noise abatement measures) If screw connection for starteralternator wiring harness was not correct. f BA54.18-Z-1002-02KTS AR61.30-D-1001-02TS AR54.10-D-0029TS n Wiring harness Number BA54.18-Z-1002-02KTS Designation Nut, positive line to battery positive line connection on underbody Nm Model 907 16 452 589 01 63 00 Clip remover V-RC-2022080003 3