2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter VIN Label Incorrect

April 5, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V237000

VIN Label Incorrect/FMVSS 567

The consumer may not receive information about open safety-recall campaigns, increasing the risk of injury, a crash, or fire.

 

NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V237

Manufacturer Daimler Vans USA, LLC

Components EQUIPMENT

Potential Number of Units Affected 1

 

Summary

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling one 2019 Mercedes-BenzeBay logo Sprinter vehicle. The VIN number listed on the vehicle’s dash board, certification label, and body-in-white do not match. As such, this vehicle fails to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 567, “Certification.”

 

Remedy

DVUSA will notify the owner, and a dealer will replace the VIN listed on the vehicle’s dash board and certification label, free of charge. The recall began May 11, 2021. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA’s number for this recall is VS3VINCHA.

 

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

 

Check if your Mercedes-Benz has a Recall

 


To: Mercedes-BenzeBay logo Principals, General Managers, Sales Managers, Service Managers, Parts ManagersFrom: Anthony Washington, Department Manager, Regulations and Certifications
Re:  Recall Campaign Launch Notification
Models  907 (Sprinter)
Model Years 2019
Update Incorrect VIN
Date:  May, 2021

 

IMPORTANT RECALL CAMPAIGN INFORMATION

 

Please see the attached documents related to the campaign listed above

 


 Campaign No. : Campaign Desc. :Update incorrect VIN
2021xxxxxx VS3VINCHA
This is to notify you of an upcoming Recall Campaign concerning correcting the VIN on 1 MY19 Mercedes-BenzeBay logo Sprinter van.  The recall campaign will be visible on the www.safercar.gov website and may generate questions from the customer.   All affected VIN will be flagged “OPEN” in VMI and cannot be sold.
Background
IssueMercedes-BenzeBay logo AG (MBAG), the manufacturer of Mercedes-BenzeBay logo vans, has determined that on one platform 907 (VS30) Sprinter vehicle, the VIN number listed on the vehicle’s dashboard, certification label and body-in-white is not recorded accurately. The affected vehicle that does not comply with  49CFR567.

As a result, the consumer may not receive information about open safety-recall campaigns.

What We’re DoingAn authorized Mercedes-BenzeBay logo Sprinter dealer will replace the VIN Labels on the dash and the seat frame base, as well as engrave a new VIN on the firewall.
PartsParts are available
Vehicles Affected
Vehicle Model Year(s) 2019
Vehicle Model (s)Sprinter(907)
Vehicle Populations
Total Recall 1
Dealer Inventory 0
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 TimelineAn owner notification letter will be mailed Mid-May, 2021.
AOMS/SOMSAOMs – This recall may generate questions from your dealers. Please forward this notice to your dealers ASAP.
Rental Fleet PartnersThis recall may affect vehicles in your fleet. Please contact your respective MBUSA fleet representative for further information and next steps. For 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.

 


 

Campaign No. 2021050004, May, 2021

 

TO:ALL MERCEDES-BENZeBay logo CENTERS
SUBJECT:Model 907 Sprinter, Model Year 2019

Update Incorrect VIN

 

Mercedes-BenzeBay logo AG (MBAG), the manufacturer of Mercedes-BenzeBay logo vans, has determined that on one platform 907 (VS30) Sprinter vehicle, the VIN number listed on the vehicle’s dash board, certification label and body-in-white is not recorded accurately. As a result, the consumer may not receive information about open safety-recall campaigns. An authorized Mercedes-BenzeBay logo Sprinter dealer will update the VIN to reflect the accurate information and replace the vehicle certification label and the VIN label at the dash board on the affected vehicle.

 

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.

 

Only 1 vehicle is involved.

Order No. V-RC-2021050004 This bulletin has been created and maintained in accordance with MBUSA-SLP S423QH001, Document and Data Control, and MBUSASLP S424HH001, Control of Quality Records.

 


SM60.00-D-0005SGAdjust vehicle identification number (code: VS3VINCHA, acc. no.: 58 917 64)22.04.2021

 

Model 907.7

with code ZU8 (National version for USA)

 

Operation no. of the operation texts or standard texts and flat rates

CategoryOp. no.Operation textTimeDamage CodeCode
L02 1341Operations: Adjust vehicle identification number0.8hrs58 917 64VS3VINCHA
L85 9800Carry out spot repair, location:…..ZM (as needed)58 917 64VS3VINCHA

 

SM60.00-D-0005SGAdjust vehicle identification number (code: VS3VINCHA, acc. no.: 58 917 64)22.04.2021

 

1 Information label

 

2 Information label

3 Instrument panel

 

4 Reserve field for vehicle identification number

5 Standard field for vehicle identification number

 

aCautionRisk of injury caused by scraping or cutting body parts on sharp vehicle partsAlways wear protective gloves when working on or near sharp and non-deburred vehicle parts.

Deburr repair panels.

AS00.00-Z-0017-01A
NoticeNotes on carrying out repair work in the vehicle interiorAH68.00-N-0001-01S
Check
1Check 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.
Replace
2Replace information label (1).Bonding surface must be absolutely dry and free of dust and grease.

This prevents any adhesion problems.

 

Incorrect vehicle identification number:

WDZPF0ED6KT016360

Correct vehicle identification number:

W1Z40FHYXKT016360

Cleaner

BR00.45-Z-1025-04A
3Replace information label (2).Bonding surface must be absolutely dry and free of dust and grease.

This prevents any adhesion problems.

 

Incorrect vehicle identification number:

WDZPF0ED6KT016360

Correct vehicle identification number:

W1Z40FHYXKT016360

 

Aid of helper required.

Cleaner

BR00.45-Z-1025-04A

 

Remove
4Remove ventilation box.AR83.10-D-0010TS
5Remove engine compartment seal in area of reserve field (4).
Punch in VIN
6Stamp correct vehicle identification number into reserve field (4).AR60.00-D-0800TS
Cross out incorrect vehicle identification number in standard field (5).

 

Incorrect vehicle identification number:

WDZPF0ED6KT016360

Correct vehicle identification number:

W1Z40FHYXKT016360

Stamping guide906 589 10 63 00
Star marking punch000 589 02 39 00
Letter marking punch000 589 00 39 00
Letter marking punch000 589 03 39 00
Die stamp numbers000 589 01 39 00
DangerRisk 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.AS98.00-Z-0002-01A
7Paint repair area and adjacent surfaces using a brush or spray can.
Notes on paintwork repairsUse only paints approved by Daimler AG:

https://xentryportal.mercedesbenz.com

If there is a repair point in the visible area,

apply spot repair.

AH98.00-P-9408-02A
dInstall
8Attach engine compartment seal.
9Install ventilation box.AR83.10-D-0010TS

 

Stamping guide

Letter marking punch

Star marking punch

Die stamp numbers

Letter marking punch

 

Repair materials

NumberDesignationOrder number
BR00.45-Z-1025-04ACleanerA 005 989 19 71eBay logo

 

Parts ordering note

Part no.DesignationQuantity
A 907 584 34 05Information label (identification plate)1
A 906 584 80 38Information label (vehicle identification number)1

 

V-RC-2021050004

 



1 Affected Product

Vehicle

MAKEMODELYEAR
MERCEDES-BENZeBay logoSPRINTER (VS30)2019

 


7 Associated Documents

ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)

RCONL-21V237-7731.pdf 523.413KB

 


Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2021-2

RCLQRT-21V237-4331.PDF 211.131KB

 


Recall Acknowledgement

RCAK-21V237-7127.pdf 645.592KB

 


Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)

RCMN-21V237-1999.pdf 1623.948KB

 


Noncompliance Notice 573 Report

RCLRPT-21V237-1498.PDF 213.878KB

 


Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2021-4

RCLQRT-21V237-9490.PDF 211.312KB

 


Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2021-3

RCLQRT-21V237-0795.PDF 211.226KB

 


Latest Recalls Documents

https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/cs/documentList.xhtml?docId=21V237&docType=RCL

 


 

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