October 20, 2023
2023050003
Place Trickle Charger in Trunk
This is to notify you of the Service Campaign Launch to place a trickle charger in the trunk in 3,582 Model Year (“MY”) 2022 SL (232 platform) vehicles. The vehicles will be visible and flagged in VMI as “OPEN” on October 20, 2023.
Issue
Mercedes-Benz
AG (“MBAG”), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz
vehicles, has determined that on certain MY 2022 SL (232 platform) vehicles, after a longer nonoperational time of greater than 42 days or with a battery charge of less than 45%, the following battery fault message might display in the instrument cluster: “Stop Vehicle See Operator’s Manual, Switch on vehicle to charge the 12V battery”, or “Stop vehicle To charge the 12 V battery do not switch off vehicle.”
What We’re Doing
MBUSA will conduct a service campaign. As a customer convenience measure, an authorized Mercedes-Benz
dealer will place a trickle charger in the vehicle’s trunk.
Parts
The remedy is available and can be performed as necessary.
Work Procedure
- Place trickle charger in truck.
Primary Parts Information
| Qty. | Part Name | Part Number |
| 1 | Trickle charger | A0009822921 |
Enclose Trickle Charger
Model(s) SL55R4,SL63R4
Model Year 2022-2023
- MEET THE GENIUS1 — Similar to our G750, just better. It's 35% smaller and delivers over 35% more power. It's the all-in-one charging solution - battery charger, battery maintainer, trickle charger, plus desulfator.
- DO MORE WITH GENIUS — Designed for 6-volt and 12-volt lead-acid (AGM, Gel, SLA, VRLA) and lithium-ion (LiFePO4) batteries, including flooded, maintenance-free, deep-cycle, marine and powersport batteries.
- ENJOY PRECISION CHARGING — An integrated thermal sensor dynamically adjusts the charge based on ambient temperature, preventing overcharging in hot weather and undercharging in cold, ensuring optimal battery performance.
- CHARGE DEAD BATTERIES — Charge batteries from as low as 1 volt, or use Force Mode to manually charge completely dead batteries down to zero volts. Perfect for recovering deeply discharged or neglected batteries.
- BEYOND MAINTENANCE — Keep your battery fully charged without worrying about overcharging. Our smart
charger constantly monitors the battery, allowing you to leave it connected safely - indefinitely - for worry-free maintenance.
- Charger, Maintainer & Desulfator - An all-weather battery charger, battery maintainer, trickle charger, and battery desulfator. Perfect for charging and maintaining all 12-volt lead-acid, flooded or sealed maintenance free batteries (AGM and gel cell).
- Automatic Desulfation & Optimization - Automatic detection of battery sulfation problem. Applying with pulse current technology to desulfate the batteries effectively. Optimize the battery performance during charging without any manual operation.
- Energy Saving & Spark Free - Zero output in standby mode. No battery drain when connecting with the battery. Spark proof during lead connection for safety.
- Multi-level Safety Protection & Timer Set Up - Overcharge, short circuit and reverse polarity protected. Charge the battery up to 14.4V and Maintain the battery at 13.6V for long time to avoid gasing and to extend the battery life. 24-hour Timer is set up in the program to terminate the charge and enter the maintaining mode once the voltage is above 14V to ensure safety.
- Easy Operation -Just plug-in, connect to the battery and start charging or maintaining your battery. The desulfation is working automatically during the charing. No manual operation.
- MEET THE GENIUS2D — A direct-mount onboard battery charger for an under-the-hood battery charging. It's the all-in-one charging solution - battery charger, battery maintainer, trickle charger, plus desulfator.
- DO MORE WITH GENIUS — Designed for 12-volt lead-acid (AGM, Gel, SLA, VRLA) batteries, including flooded, maintenance-free, deep-cycle, marine and RV batteries.
- DIRECT MOUNT — Securely attaches near the battery using a durable snap-fit mounting bracket and installs easily into most surfaces with truss-head self-tapping screws for a hassle-free, reliable setup.
- ENJOY PRECISION CHARGING — An integrated thermal sensor dynamically adjusts the charge based on ambient temperature, preventing overcharging in hot weather and undercharging in cold, ensuring optimal battery performance.
- CHARGE DEAD BATTERIES — Charge batteries from as low as 1 volt, or use Force Mode to manually charge completely dead batteries down to zero volts. Perfect for recovering deeply discharged or neglected batteries.
- THE ALL-NEW GENIUS2: Introducing the all-new GENIUS2, making it one of our the most powerful, highest-performing, energy-efficient, and compact charger yet.
- THE EVERYTHING CHARGER: A versatile battery charger designed for lead-acid and lithium-ion batteries, including, Flooded, Gel, and AGM, as well as, Marine and Deep-Cycle batteries.
- CHARGE DOWN TO ZERO VOLTS: All-new Force Mode allows you to bypass the internal battery sensing technology and manually force charging to recharge low-voltage batteries.
- OPTIMIZED FOR ANY CLIMATE: All-new temperature compensation dynamically alters each charge cycle based on the ambient temperature to provide a more exact charge.
- BEYOND MAINTENANCE CHARGING: Say goodbye to trickle chargers and welcome the most advanced battery maintenance charger ever. It's completely automatic, reconditions every 24-hours, and never overcharges.
- MEET THE GENIUS5 — Similar to our G3500, just better. It's 34% smaller and delivers over 65% more power. It's the all-in-one charging solution - battery charger, battery maintainer, trickle charger, plus desulfator.
- DO MORE WITH GENIUS — Designed for 6-volt and 12-volt lead-acid (AGM, Gel, SLA, VRLA) and lithium-ion (LiFePO4) batteries, including flooded, maintenance-free, deep-cycle, marine and powersport batteries.
- ENJOY PRECISION CHARGING — An integrated thermal sensor dynamically adjusts the charge based on ambient temperature, preventing overcharging in hot weather and undercharging in cold, ensuring optimal battery performance.
- CHARGE DEAD BATTERIES — Charge batteries from as low as 1 volt, or use Force Mode to manually charge completely dead batteries down to zero volts. Perfect for recovering deeply discharged or neglected batteries.
- BEYOND MAINTENANCE — Keep your battery fully charged without worrying about overcharging. Our smart
charger constantly monitors the battery, allowing you to leave it connected safely - indefinitely - for worry-free maintenance.
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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 Senior Manager, Vehicle Compliance & Analysis TO: Mercedes-Benz
Dealer Principals, General Managers, Sales Managers, Service Managers, Parts Managers FROM: Gregory Gunther, Senior Manager, Vehicle Compliance and Analysis, Engineering Services RE: Service Campaign Launch Notification Place Trickle Charger in Trunk MY22 SL (232 platform) DATE: October 20, 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 October 20, 2023 Campaign No. : Campaign Desc. : Place Trickle Charger in Trunk 2023050003 23P5490205 This is to notify you of the Service Campaign Launch to place a trickle charger in the trunk in 3,582 Model Year (“MY”) 2022 SL (232 platform) vehicles. The vehicles will be visible and flagged in VMI as “OPEN” on October 20, 2023. Background Issue Mercedes-Benz
AG (“MBAG”), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz
vehicles, has determined that on certain MY 2022 SL (232 platform) vehicles, after a longer nonoperational time of greater than 42 days or with a battery charge of less than 45%, the following battery fault message might display in the instrument cluster: “Stop Vehicle See Operator’s Manual, Switch on vehicle to charge the 12V battery”, or “Stop vehicle To charge the12 V battery do not switch off vehicle.” What We’re Doing MBUSA will conduct a service campaign. As a customer convenience measure, an authorized Mercedes-Benz
dealer will place a trickle charger in the vehicle’s trunk. Parts The remedy is available and can be performed as necessary. Vehicles Affected Vehicle Model Year(s) 2022 Vehicle Model SL Vehicle Populations Total Campaign Population 3,582 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. 2023050003, October 2023 TO: ALL MERCEDES-BENZ
CENTERS SUBJECT: Model SL (232 platform) Model Year 2022 Place Trickle Charger in Trunk Mercedes-Benz
AG (“MBAG”), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz
vehicles, has determined that on certain MY 2022 SL (232 platform) vehicles, after a longer non-operational time of greater than 42 days or with a battery charge of less than 45%, the following battery fault message might display in the instrument cluster: “Stop Vehicle See Operator’s Manual, Switch on vehicle to charge the 12V battery”, or “Stop vehicle To charge the12 V battery do not switch off vehicle.” As a customer convenience measure, an authorized Mercedes-Benz
dealer will place a trickle charger in the vehicle’s trunk. 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 3,582 vehicles are affected. Order No. P-SC-2023050003 2 P-SC-2023050003 Place Trickle Charger in Trunk Work Procedure 1. Place trickle charger in truck. __________________________________________________________________________________________________ Primary Parts Information Qty. Part Name Part Number 1 Trickle charger A0009822921 __________________________________________________________________________________________________ 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.) 54 902 05 12-1875 Place trickle charger in vehicle 0.1 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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