Check Activated Carbon Filter – 2018-2019 Mercedes-Benz C-Class & E-Class

TO: Mercedes-Benz Dealer Principals, General Managers, Sales Managers, Service Managers, Parts Managers	FROM: Gregory Gunther, Department Manager, Vehicle Compliance and Analysis, Engineering Services
RE: Emission Recall Campaign Notification Check Activated Carbon Filter MY18-19 C/E-Class (205/238 platforms)	DATE: February 12, 2021

 

IMPORTANT RECALL CAMPAIGN INFORMATION

 

Please see the attached documents related to the campaign listed above.

 

 

Please note that all customer inquiries should be directed to the Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-FOR-MERCEDES.

 

Sincerely,

Gregory Gunther

Department Manager, Vehicle Compliance & Analysis

 

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Recall Campaign Launch Notification					February 12, 2021
Campaign No. :	CA DMV. :	Campaign Desc. :			Check Activated Carbon Filter
2020090018	200918	20P4792302
This is to notify you of the Emission Recall Campaign LAUNCH concerning the activated carbon filter in 20,281 Model Year (“MY”) 2018-2019 C and E-Class vehicles (205/238 platforms). A customer notification letter will be mailed to customers advising of this emission recall, which may generate questions. Affected VINs will be flagged in VMI as “OPEN” on February 12, 2021
Background
Issue			Mercedes-Benz AG (“MBAG”), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has determined that on certain Model Year 2018-2019 C and E-Class vehicles (205/238 platforms), an incorrect activated carbon filter might have been installed.  In this case, the vehicle may not meet emission and certification requirements.
What We’re Doing			MBUSA will conduct a voluntary Emission Recall Campaign in which an authorized Mercedes- Benz dealer will check the activated carbon filter, and replace it, if necessary.
Parts			Parts are available and may be ordered as necessary.
Vehicles Affected
Vehicle Model Year(s)			2018-2019
Vehicle Model			C and E-Class
Vehicle Populations
Total Recall Population			20,281
Notice to California Dealers: As required by 13 CCR 2117, a proof of correction (“POC”) certificate showing that the vehicle has been repaired under this recall must be issued by the authorized service facility, and that such a certificate may be required by California as a condition of vehicle re-registration or operation.  Please reference this POC in the attached work instructions.  Failure to complete this step may result in fines and penalties and lead to customer dissatisfaction.
Next Steps/Notes
Customer Notification Timeline				A customer notification will be provided for this Emissions Campaign.  Customer letters will be mailed on February 19, 2021
AOMS/SOMS				AOMs – This campaign may generate questions from your dealers.  Please forward this notice to your dealers ASAP.
While we regret any inconvenience this may cause, MBUSA is determined to maintain a high level of vehicle quality and customer satisfaction. Please refer all customer inquiries to the Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-FOR-MERCEDES.

 

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Campaign No. 2020090018, February 2021

 

TO:	ALL MERCEDES-BENZ CENTERS
SUBJECT:	Model C/E-Class vehicles (205, 238 platform) Model Year 2018-2019 Check Activated-Carbon Filter

 

 

Mercedes-Benz AG (“MBAG”), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has determined that on certain Model Year 2018-2019 C/E-Class vehicles (205, 238 platform) an incorrect activated carbon filter might have been installed. In this case, local legal requirements regarding canister bleed emissions may exceed specifications. Furthermore, the vehicles might not correspond with the certification documentation. For this reason, the activated carbon filter will be checked and replaced if necessary

 

Prior to performing this Recall Campaign:

• VMI must always be checked before performing campaigns to verify that the campaign is required on a specific vehicle. Always check for any other open campaigns, and perform accordingly.
• 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 20,281 vehicles are involved.

 

Order No. P-RC-2020090018

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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Check/test procedure

 

1. Remove right rear wheel and partially release fender skirt (A, figure 1) so that the part number on the activated charcoal canister can be read off.

For basic data, see AR47.30-P-8212LWA.

 

2. Read off part number of activated charcoal canister (B, figure 1) in lower area of activated charcoal canister. Activated charcoal canisters with the part number A 205 470 04 59 must be replaced!

Figure 1

 

1. A 205 470 04 59 installed: Carry out work procedure.
2. A 205 470 04 59 not installed: End measure.

 

 

Work procedure 

 

1. Replace activated charcoal canister.

For basic data, see AR47.30-P-8212LWA

 

2. Assemble in reverse order.

 

 

 The following step applies to California dealers only.

Apply Proof of Correction Label (A 000 584 54 13) to area identified in Figure 2. Fill in Campaign 200918 your dealer code, and the date of the repair, using a black permanent marker.  Note: Clean bonding surface prior to affixing label.

Figure 2

 

The following step applies to California dealers only.

Provide the owner with the completed and signed Proof of Correction Certificate (A 000 584 42 14) (figure 3), after you scan a completed form and attach to the RO. The campaign number for the California Proof of Correction is unique and must be entered as such (200918).

 

 

Primary Parts Information

Qty.	Part Name	Part Number
1	Sheet (CA Dealers Only)	A   000 584 42 14
1	Label (CA Dealers Only)	A   000 584 54 13
1	Activated charcoal canister	*

 

*Part number must be identified by VIN via XPPI

 

 

Warranty Information

With check only

Operation: Check activated charcoal canister (02-1678)

Damage Code	Operation Number	Labor Time (hrs.)
47 923 02 8	02-1678	0.3

 

With check and replace

Operation:

Check activated charcoal canister (02-1678)

Replace activated charcoal canister (after check) (02-1679) 

Damage Code	Operation Number	Labor Time (hrs.)
47 923 02 7	02-1678	0.3
	02-1679	0.1

 

Note

Operation Number labor times are subject to change.

 

P-RC-2020090018

 

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Check Activated Carbon Filter
Model C and E-Class vehicles (205/238 platforms)
Model Year 2018-2019

https://www.startekinfo.com/service/download-document/outside/225074/

https://static.oemdtc.com/Recall/P-RC-2020090018.pdf

 

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