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2023050002
Repair Seam Seal at A-Pillar
This is to notify you of the Service Campaign Launch to repair the seam seal on the A-pillar in 98 Model Year (“MY”) 2023 GLC (253 platform) vehicles. The vehicles will be visible and flagged in VMI as “OPEN” on May 26, 2023.
Issue
Mercedes-Benz AG (“MBAG”), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz, has determined that on certain Model Year (“MY”) 2023 GLC (253 platform) vehicles, the seam seal on a small portion of the right A-pillar does not correspond with current production specifications. It cannot be ruled out that a leak may occur due to an inconsistency in this seam seal.
What We’re Doing
MBUSA will conduct a service campaign. An authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer will repair the seam seal at the A-pillar.
Parts
The remedy is available and can be performed as necessary.
Repair Seam Seal at A-Pillar
Work Procedure
- Open right front door.
- Fold back A-pillar cover (1, Figure 1) in upper area and fix in place with a suitable plastic wedge (2, Figure 1).
Figure 1: Example of seam seal with defect.
- Clean the affected area (see arrow in Figure 1).
Silicone remover can be used for example.
- Apply activator to affected area (see arrow in Figure 1).
Observe manufacturer’s specifications for product!
- Apply seam seal in affected area (Figure 2) with a suitable brush.
Observe manufacturer’s specifications for product!
Figure 2: Refinish seam seal.
- Once the applied seam seal has dried, fold back A-pillar cover (1, Figure 1) again and slightly press on.
Via the residual stress of the material, the A-pillar cover (1, Figure 1) will lie flat again on its own after a short time.
- Close right front door.
Primary Parts Information
Qty. | Part Name | Part Number | |
1* | Activator | A 000 989 31 00 | |
1* | Seam seal (transparent) | A 000 989 32 00 09 |
*One packaging unit suffices for at least 10 vehicles.
Repair Seam Seal at Right A-Pillar
Model(s) GLC300C4
Model Year 2023
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- Complete Kit –– Comes with nitrile gloves and an application tip to make the process seamless This joint and seam filler set comes with everything you need and more. The sealant is compatible with any standard caulking gun
- Permanently Fill Gaps –– Don't settle for a body panel adhesive sealant that doesn't hold up. Trust in a non-shrinking, non-cracking and low odor formula that stays remarkably flexible over time. Prevent leaks and debris from infiltrating your vehicle, and promote corrosion resistance
- Primer and Paint Ready –– Get your project ready for the road in just 24 hours. Smooth out and let the quick-curing seam sealant settle in for 45 minutes. Then you're ready to prime and paint the automotive body filler for a flawless finish that blends right in
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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 Repair Seam Seal at A-Pillar MY23 GLC (253 platform) DATE: May 26, 2023 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 May 26, 2023 Campaign No. : Campaign Desc. : Repair Seam Seal at A-Pillar 2023050002 22P6391008 This is to notify you of the Service Campaign Launch to repair the seam seal on the A-pillar in 98 Model Year (“MY”) 2023 GLC (253 platform) vehicles. The vehicles will be visible and flagged in VMI as “OPEN” on May 26, 2023. Background Issue Mercedes-Benz AG (“MBAG”), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz, has determined that on certain Model Year (“MY”) 2023 GLC (253 platform) vehicles, the seam seal on a small portion of the right A-pillar does not correspond with current production specifications. It cannot be ruled out that a leak may occur due to an inconsistency in this seam seal. What We’re Doing MBUSA will conduct a service campaign. An authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer will repair the seam seal at the A-pillar. Parts The remedy is available and can be performed as necessary. Vehicles Affected Vehicle Model Year(s) 2023 Vehicle Model GLC Vehicle Populations Total Campaign Population 98 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. 2 Campaign No. 2023050002, May 2023 TO: ALL MERCEDES-BENZ CENTERS SUBJECT: Model GLC (253 platform) Model Year 2023 Repair Seam Seal at A-Pillar Mercedes-Benz AG (“MBAG”), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz, has determined that on certain Model Year (“MY”) 2023 GLC (253 platform) vehicles, the seam seal on a small portion of the right A-pillar does not correspond with current production specifications. It cannot be ruled out that a leak may occur due to an inconsistency in this seam seal. An authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer will repair the seam seal at the A-pillar. Prior to performing this Campaign: VMI must 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 98 vehicles are affected. Order No. P-SC- 2023050002 2 P-SC- 2023050002 Repair Seam Seal at A-Pillar Work Procedure 1. Open right front door. 2. Fold back A-pillar cover (1, Figure 1) in upper area and fix in place with a suitable plastic wedge (2, Figure 1). Figure 1: Example of seam seal with defect. 3. Clean the affected area (see arrow in Figure 1). Silicone remover can be used for example. 4. Apply activator to affected area (see arrow in Figure 1). Observe manufacturer’s specifications for product! 3 P-SC- 2023050002 5. Apply seam seal in affected area (Figure 2) with a suitable brush. Observe manufacturer’s specifications for product! Figure 2: Refinish seam seal. 6. Once the applied seam seal has dried, fold back A-pillar cover (1, Figure 1) again and slightly press on. Via the residual stress of the material, the A-pillar cover (1, Figure 1) will lie flat again on its own after a short time. 7. Close right front door. Primary Parts Information Qty. Part Name Part Number 1* Activator A 000 989 31 00 1* Seam seal (transparent) A 000 989 32 00 09 *One packaging unit suffices for at least 10 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.) 63 910 08 12-1685 Refinish seam seal at right A-pillar 0.3 Note: Always check Xentry Operation Time (XOT) 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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