A-Pillar Water Ingress – 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class

March 24, 2023

2023030001

Inspect Lower A-Pillar in Wheel Arch

This is to notify you of the Service Campaign Launch to inspect the lower A-pillar for cracks on 342 Model Year (“MY”) 2022 GLA (247 platform) vehicles. The vehicles will be visible and flagged in VMI as “OPEN” on March 24, 2023.

 

Issue

Mercedes-Benz AG (“MBAG”), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has determined that on certain MY 2022 GLA (247 platform) vehicles, a crack in the sheet metal may have formed on the  A-pillar in the vicinity of the wheel arch. As a result, corrosion may develop on the left longitudinal member due to potential water ingress.  

 

What We’re Doing

MBUSA will conduct a service campaign. An authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer will inspect the affected vehicles and rework if necessary.

 

Parts

The remedy is available and can be performed as necessary.

 


Check lower left A-pillar in wheel arch, rework if necessary

 

Check/test procedure 

  1. Remove/install bulkhead under left front fender.

For basic data for model 247, see AR88.10-P-1301MFA.

 

  1. Check A-pillar in marked area (figure 1) for cracks or sheet metal constrictions.

a. No crack or sheet metal constriction present at outer A-pillar: End measure.

b. Crack or sheet metal constriction present at outer A-pillar: Carry out work procedure

 

Work Procedure 

General information on body repair (AH60.00-P-0001-01KOA)

General notes on welding (AH60.00-D-0005-01KOP)

Measures for preventing damage to components when performing electric welding and soldering work (AH60.00-P-0001-02A)

General notes: Passenger cars: Body – general (AH60.00-Z-9999AZ)

General notes: Passenger cars: Body sealing, corrosion protection (AH97.00-Z-9999AZ)

 

  1. Drill off crack/sheet metal constriction at left outer A-pillar at ends using a 3 mm drill bit.

 

  1. Seal crack at left outer A-pillar via the MAG/MIG welding process.

 

  1. Clean A-pillar in processed area and rework with seam sealant.

 

  1. Carry out anticorrosion protection according to the Mercedes-Benz manufacturer specifications.

 

Primary Parts Information 

Qty. Part Name Part Number
0.1* Cavity preservation A 000 986 72 70 10
0.1* Seam seal A 000 989 46 06

*1 packaging unit is to be used for approx. 10 vehicles.

 


A-Pillar Water Ingress
Model(s) GLA250W,GLA250W4,GLA35W4
Model Year 2022-2022

https://www.startekinfo.com/service/download-document/outside/227626/

https://static.oemdtc.com/Recall/P-SC-2023030001.pdf

P-SC-2023030001

 


 

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