Inspect Propshaf
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Propeller shaft check strap on the crossmember may not have been installed.
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2021 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 1500 |
2021 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 2500 |
2021 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 3500 |
2021 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 4500 |
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2020 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 1500 |
2020 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 2500 |
2020 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 3500 |
2020 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 4500 |
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2019 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 1500 |
2019 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 2500 |
2019 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 3500 |
2019 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 4500 |
TO: Mercedes-Benz Dealers, General Managers, Sales Managers, Service Managers, Parts Managers FROM: Anthony Washington, Senior Manager, Regulations and Certifications Re: Service Campaign Notification Model 907 Sprinter Model Years 2019-2023 Inspect Propeller Shaft Check Strap on Crossmember DATE: March, 2024 IMPORTANT SERVICE CAMPAIGN INFORMATION Campaign No. : Campaign Desc. : 2024020015 VS3GELENK Inspect Propeller Shaft Check Strap on Crossmember This is to notify you of a Service Campaign to inspect the propeller shaft check strap on crossmember on approximately 81 MY 20192023 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Vans. All affected VINs will be flagged as "OPEN" in VMI Background What We’re Doing Mercedes-Benz AG, the manufacturer of Sprinter vans, has determined that Propeller Shaft Check Strap on the crossmember may not have been installed on certain Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vans. An authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer will inspect and retrofit the propeller shaft check strap if needed. Parts Part is available. Issue Vehicles Affected Vehicle Model Year(s) Vehicle Model 2019-2023 Sprinter Vehicle Populations Total Vehicles Dealer Inventory 81 0 Next Steps/Notes AOMS/SOMS Please ensure your dealers have read and understand this notice While we regret any inconvenience this may cause, MBUSA are determined to maintain a high level of vehicle quality and customer satisfaction. Operation no. of the operation texts or standard texts and flat rates Category Op. no. Operation text L 12 1906 Operations: Retrofit holder for check strap of propeller shaft to crossmember at underbody L 02 3282 Operations: Remove underfloor paneling (when working on veh.) L 02 1144 Operations: Empty/fill fuel tank, observe accident prevention regulations (when working on veh.) Time 2.3 h Acc. no. 41 901 02 0.2 h 41 901 02 0.4 h 41 901 02 Damage Code VS3GELEN K VS3GELEN K VS3GELEN K D41.10-A040-78 1 2 Holder for check strap Crossmember 3 Check strap V-SC-2024020015 1 aDanger aDanger aCaution The high voltage used for electric welding presents a lethal hazard. Risk of explosion from welding in areas close to highly inflammable materials. Risk of injury from weld splatter and UV-light when welding. Risk of poisoning from inhaling welding gases Risk of death caused by vehicle slipping or toppling off of the lifting platform. Use insulating mats. Wear AS00.00-Z-0007-01A protective clothing, safety glasses and a protective mask. Remove highly inflammable materials from the hazard area. Use air extraction system. Align vehicle between vehicle lift columns and position the four support plates at the vehicle lift support points specified by the vehicle manufacturer. Risk of injury caused by scraping Always wear protective gloves or cutting body parts on sharp when working on or near sharp vehicle parts and non-deburred vehicle parts. AS00.00-Z-0010-01A AS00.00-Z-0017-01A Deburr repair panels. Notice Notice g 1 e 2 AH00.00-P-0005-01KOA AH60.00-P-0001-01KOA Check if vehicle is affected by measure. Remove Remove fuel tank. f Model 907.6##/7## #T with engine AR47.10-D-4100TSC 274 f Model 907.6##/7## #T with engine AR47.10-D-4100TSR 642, 651, 654.9 3 Cover all detachable parts remaining in vehicle with welding protection blankets. d 4 Install A 2 Measures for preventing damage to vehicles or components when performing electric welding work General information on body repair Check i Commercially available devices/ tools Welding protection blanket Page 5 Retrofit holder for check strap (1). 000 588 02 84 00 Welder WS60.00-P-0022K i Commercially available devices/ tools Clamping pliers (Standard) Rotary wire brush Drill bit 7 mm Wet and dry vacuum cleaner V-SC-2024020015 5 Clean weld joints and sheet metal flange. i Commercially available devices/ tools Rotary wire brush 6 Remove welding protection blankets. i Commercially available devices/ tools Welding protection blanket 7 Clean repair area. i Commercially available devices/ tools Wet and dry vacuum cleaner aDanger Risk of explosion caused by paint vapors igniting. Risk of poisoning caused by inhaling paint vapors. No smoking! No open fire! Use respiratory protection, protective clothing, gloves, safety glasses and protective skin cream. Ensure that the area is well ventilated. 8 Notice Prime repair area with primer filler. Notes on paintwork repairs AS98.00-Z-0002-01A AH98.00-P-9408-02A i Use only primer fillers approved by manufacturer. See guidelines for paint technology in the workshop portal. No smoking! No open fire! Use respiratory protection, protective clothing, gloves, safety glasses and protective skin cream. Ensure that the area is well ventilated. aDanger Risk of explosion caused by paint vapors igniting. Risk of poisoning caused by inhaling paint vapors. 9 Paint repair area and adjacent surfaces using a brush or spray can. General notes on touch-up applicators and paint spray cans Notes on paintwork repairs Notice Notice AS98.00-Z-0002-01A AH98.00-P-9409-06A AH98.00-P-9408-02A i Paint repair area with a spray can. i Use only paints approved by Daimler AG. See guidelines for paint technology in the workshop portal. 10 f Add underbody protection to crossmember in area of repair point. Processing permanent underbody protection for painting AR97.20-D-0500-03TS Underfloor protection 800 ml Underfloor protection, synthetic rubber 1 l V-SC-2024020015 BR00.45-Z-1001-05A BR00.45-Z-1012-05A 3 11 f 12 f 13 Add cavity preservation in crossmember on underbody. AR97.20-D-1500TS Retrofit check strap (3) of propeller shaft. Install fuel tank. AR41.10-D-0050-01TS f Model 907.6##/7## #T with engine AR47.10-D-4100TSC 274 f Model 907.6##/7## #T with engine AR47.10-D-4100TSR 642, 651, 654.9 Repair materials Number BR00.45-Z-1001-05A BR00.45-Z-1012-05A Parts ordering note Part no. A 906 310 07 09 A 906 411 04 00 N 910143 012008 4 Designation Underfloor protection, synthetic rubber 1 l Underfloor protection, synthetic rubber 1 l Designation Holder for check strap Check strap Screws for check strap Order number A 005 989 64 20 09 A 005 989 64 20 09 Quantity 1 1 2 V-SC-2024020015 SM41.10-D-0033-02SG A Model Weld on holder for check strap of propeller shaft on crossmember (code: VS3GELENK, acc. no.: 41 901 02) 000 588 02 84 00 Welder WS60.00-P-0022K 907.6##/7## #T i Refer to the superordinate service document for further information. Observe safety information in the superordinate service document. V-SC-2024020015 5 1 Mark markings for holes (A1, A2 and A3) as shown. i When doing so, maintain a distance of approx. 10 mm from edge of holder (1) for outer markings. 2 Drill holes (A1, A2 and A3) into holder (1) with ∅ 7 mm. i Commercially available devices/ tools Hand drill 3 D41.10-A041-75 Grind cross-hatched areas around holes (A1, A2 and A3) down to bare metal. i Commercially available devices/ tools Rotary wire brush 4 Remove grinding dust and drill chips. i Commercially available devices/ tools Wet and dry vacuum cleaner 6 V-SC-2024020015 D41.10-A042-79 5 Remove underbody protection in crosshatched areas from crossmember (2). 7 i Commercially available devices/tools Rotary wire brush 6 Remove grinding dust. i Commercially available devices/tools Wet and dry vacuum cleaner Grind cross-hatched areas down to bare metal on crossmember (2). i Commercially available devices/tools Rotary wire brush V-SC-2024020015 7 8 Attach holder (1) to crossmember (2), line up then fasten in place. i Observe dimensions (a, b, c). Dimension (A) is approx. 3 mm. Dimension (b) is approx. 15 mm. Dimension (c) is approx. 8 mm. D41.10-A043-75 9 Holder (1) k e (area B1). i The holder (1) must lie flush on the crossmember (2) without any gap. 10 Clean weld joints and sheet metal flange. i Commercially available devices/ tools Rotary wire brush 11 D41.10-A044-75 Remove grinding dust. i Commercially available devices/ tools Wet and dry vacuum cleaner 8 V-SC-2024020015