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This is to notify you of the Service Campaign Launch to rework the upper hinge of the B-pillar on the rear left and right doors in 4,100 Model Year (“MY”) 2020 A-Class and GLB-Class (177 and 247 platform) vehicles. The vehicles will be visible and flagged in VMI as “OPEN” on September 30, 2022.
Issue
Mercedes-Benz AG (“MBAG”), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz, has determined that in certain MY 2020 A-Class and GLB-Class (177 and 247 platform) vehicles, the contact surface of the upper hinges to the B-pillar on the right and left rear doors may have been arched. As a result, water could intrude into the gap between the B-pillar and door hinge, which may result in corrosion.
What We’re Doing
MBUSA will conduct a service campaign. An authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer will rework the upper hinges of the B-pillar on the left and right rear doors.
Parts
The remedy is available and can be performed as necessary.
Rework upper hinge of left and right rear door
Work Procedure
The sequence of operation steps must be complied with to ensure the flash-off phase of the transparent bonding agent/primer!
- Clean upper hinge of left rear door on B-pillar (Figures 1 and 2).
- Apply transparent bonding agent/primer in area of transition from B-pillar to upper hinge of left rear door (Figures 1 and 2).
- Clean upper hinge of right rear door on B-pillar (Figures 1 and 2).
- Apply transparent bonding agent/primer in area of transition from B-pillar to upper hinge of right rear door (Figures 1 and 2).
- Apply transparent seam seal thinly in area of transition from B-pillar to upper hinge of left rear door (Figures 1 and 2). Excess seam seal must be removed!
- Apply transparent seam seal thinly in area of transition from B-pillar to upper hinge of right rear door (Figures 1 and 2). Excess seam seal must be removed!
Figure 1 shows the view with opened front door and closed rear door!
Figure 2 shows the view with opened front and rear doors!
Primary Parts Information
Qty. | Part Name | Part Number |
1* | Primer/cleaner | A 000 989 31 00 |
1* | Seam seal | A 000 989 32 00 09 |
* One container can be used for approx. 5 vehicles!
Rework upper hinge of left and right rear door
A-Class and GLB-Class (177 and 247 platform)
Model Year 2020
https://www.startekinfo.com/service/download-document/outside/227000/
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Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC A Mercedes-Benz Group AG Company One Mercedes-Benz Drive Sandy Springs, GA 30328 770.705.0600 News Channel Update | Vehicle Compliance & Analysis IMPORTANT SERVICE CAMPAIGN LAUNCH Please note that all customer inquiries should be directed to the Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-FOR-MERCEDES (1-800-367-6372). Sincerely, Gregory Gunther Department Manager, Vehicle Compliance & Analysis 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: Service Campaign Launch Notification Rework Upper Hinge of Left and Right Rear Door MY20 A-Class and GLB-Class (177 and 247 platform) DATE: September 30, 2022 Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC A Mercedes-Benz Group AG Company One Mercedes-Benz Drive Sandy Springs, GA 30328 770.705.0600 News Channel Update | Vehicle Compliance & Analysis Service Campaign Launch Notification September 30, 2022 Campaign No. : Campaign Desc. : Rework Upper Hinge of Left and Right Rear Door 2022070018 22P7390007 This is to notify you of the Service Campaign Launch to rework the upper hinge of the B-pillar on the rear left and right doors in 4,100 Model Year (“MY”) 2020 A-Class and GLB-Class (177 and 247 platform) vehicles. The vehicles will be visible and flagged in VMI as “OPEN” on September 30, 2022. Background Issue Mercedes-Benz AG (“MBAG”), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz, has determined that in certain MY 2020 A-Class and GLB-Class (177 and 247 platform) vehicles, the contact surface of the upper hinges to the B-pillar on the right and left rear doors may have been arched. As a result, water could intrude into the gap between the B-pillar and door hinge, which may result in corrosion. What We’re Doing MBUSA will conduct a service campaign. An authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer will rework the upper hinges of the B-pillar on the left and right rear doors. Parts The remedy is available and can be performed as necessary. Vehicles Affected Vehicle Model Year(s) 2020 Vehicle Model A-Class and GLB-Class Vehicle Populations Total Campaign Population 4,100 Next Steps/Notes AOMS/SOMS AOMs – This campaign may generate questions from your dealers. 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 (1-800-367-6372). Campaign No. 2022070018, September 2022 TO: ALL MERCEDES-BENZ CENTERS SUBJECT: Model A-Class and GLB-Class (177 and 247 platform) Model Year 2020 Rework upper hinge of left and right rear door Mercedes-Benz AG (“MBAG”), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz, has determined that in certain MY 2020 A-Class and GLB-Class (177 and 247 platform) vehicles, the contact surface of the upper hinges to the B-pillar on the right and left rear doors may have been arched. As a result, water could intrude into the gap between the B-pillar and door hinge, which may result in corrosion. An authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer will rework the upper hinges of the B-pillar on the left and right rear doors. Prior to performing this 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 Campaign bulletin and follow the repair procedure exactly as described. Approximately 4,100 vehicles are affected. Order No. P-SC-2022070018 This bulletin has been created and maintained in accordance with MBUSA-SLP S423QH001, Document and Data Control, and MBUSA-SLP S424HH001, Control of Quality Record 2 P-SC-2022070018 Rework upper hinge of left and right rear door Work Procedure The sequence of operation steps must be complied with to ensure the flash-off phase of the transparent bonding agent/primer! 1. Clean upper hinge of left rear door on B-pillar (Figures 1 and 2). 2. Apply transparent bonding agent/primer in area of transition from B-pillar to upper hinge of left rear door (Figures 1 and 2). 3. Clean upper hinge of right rear door on B-pillar (Figures 1 and 2). 4. Apply transparent bonding agent/primer in area of transition from B-pillar to upper hinge of right rear door (Figures 1 and 2). 5. Apply transparent seam seal thinly in area of transition from B-pillar to upper hinge of left rear door (Figures 1 and 2). Excess seam seal must be removed! 6. Apply transparent seam seal thinly in area of transition from B-pillar to upper hinge of right rear door (Figures 1 and 2). Excess seam seal must be removed! Figure 1 shows the view with opened front door and closed rear door! Figure 2 shows the view with opened front and rear doors! Figure 1 Figure 2 3 P-SC-2022070018 Primary Parts Information Qty. Part Name Part Number 1* Primer/cleaner A 000 989 31 00 1* Seam seal A 000 989 32 00 09 * One container can be used for approx. 5 vehicles! Small parts such as screws, lock nuts, sealing rings, cable ties, fluids, sealant, etc. are not listed in the parts list. The required small parts are taken into account in the budgeting. Note: The following allowable labor operation should be used when submitting a warranty claim for this repair: Warranty Information Damage Code Operation Number Description Labor Time (hrs.) 73 900 07 02-0346 Rework upper hinge of left and right rear door 0.4 * Invoice operation item only once for each workshop order. Note: Always check ASRA for the current OP-Code times. Labor times are subject to change and updates may not be reflected in this document.
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