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January 19, 2024
2023120019
Retrofit Headlamp Housing Screws
This is to notify you of the Service Campaign Launch to retrofit the headlamp housing screws on 2,461 Model Year (“MY”) 2022 SL (232 platform) vehicles. The vehicles will be visible and flagged in VMI as “OPEN” on January 19, 2024.
Issue
Mercedes-Benz AG (“MBAG”), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has determined that on certain MY 2022 SL vehicles, certain banjo bolts on the headlamp housing may cause corrosion on the body-in-white over the service life of the vehicle.
What We’re Doing
MBUSA will conduct a service campaign. An authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer will retrofit the headlamp housing screws.
Parts
The remedy is available and can be performed as necessary.
Retrofit Headlamp Housing Screws
Work Procedure
- Clean and dry bonding area on washer (1, Figure 1) of left and right headlamp housing screws. Use a suitable cleaning agent for this purpose. Subsequently dry the bonding area on the washer (1, Figure 1) with a lint-free cloth.
Reference: AR82.10-P-4733SLY, see bumper to headlamp dimension “F” for the affected headlamp housing screws.
The bonding area on the washer (1, Figure 1) must be completely free of dust and grease. There may otherwise be problems with adhesion.
Figure 1: Washer on left headlamp shown
- Coat washer (1, Figure 2) on left and right headlamp housing screws and felt (2, Figure 2) with windshield adhesive.
The entire contact surface must be coated with windshield adhesive.
- Glue felt (2, Figure 2) onto washer (1, Figure 2) of left and right headlamp housing screws so that it is flush.
- Remove any excess adhesive with a lint-free cloth and suitable cleaning agent.
Driving at a speed above 74 mph should be avoided in the first 24 hours.
Primary Parts Information
Qty. | Part Name | Part Number |
2 | Felt washer | A 000 990 88 41 |
1* | Windshield adhesive | A 000 989 46 06 |
*1 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.
Glue Felt on Washer of Headlamp Housing Screw
Model(s) SL55R4,SL63R4
Model Year 2022-2022
https://www.startekinfo.com/service/download-document/outside/231341/
https://static.oemdtc.com/Recall/P-SC-2023120019.pdf
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- Choose Philips VisionPlus headlights for superior quality with enhanced visibility
- Original equipment quality seal for the most reliable performance
- All Philips upgrade headlights are DOT compliant
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- Manufactured To Be Durable: XtraVision bulbs are designed and manufactured to improve your driving situation while providing maximum durability.
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Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC A Mercedes-Benz Group AG Com pany
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-FORMERCEDES
(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
Retrofit Headlamp Housing Screws
MY22 SL (232 platform)
DATE: January 19, 2024
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC A Mercedes-Benz Group AG Com pany
One Mercedes-Benz Drive Sandy Springs, GA 30328 770.705.0600
News Channel Update | Vehicle Compliance & Analysis
Service Campaign Launch Notification January 19, 2024
Campaign No. : Campaign Desc. : Retrofit Headlamp Housing Screws 2023120019 23P8291013
This is to notify you of the Service Campaign Launch to retrofit the headlamp housing screws on 2,461 Model Year (“MY”) 2022 SL
(232 platform) vehicles. The vehicles will be visible and flagged in VMI as “OPEN” on January 19, 2024.
Background
Issue
Mercedes-Benz AG (“MBAG”), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has
determined that on certain MY 2022 SL vehicles, certain banjo bolts on the headlamp
housing may cause corrosion on the body-in-white over the service life of the vehicle.
What We’re Doing MBUSA will conduct a service campaign. An authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer will
retrofit the headlamp housing screws.
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 2,461
Next Steps/Notes
Customer Notification Timeline Customer letters will not be mailed.
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.
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Campaign No. 2023120019, January 2024
TO:
SUBJECT:
ALL MERCEDES-BENZ CENTERS
Model SL (232 platform)
Model Year 2022
Retrofit Headlamp Housing Screws
Mercedes-Benz AG (“MBAG”), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has determined that
on certain MY 2022 SL vehicles, certain banjo bolts on the headlamp housing may cause corrosion
on the body-in-white over the service life of the vehicle.
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 2,461 vehicles are affected.
Order No. P-SC-2023120019
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P-SC-2023120019
Retrofit Headlamp Housing Screws
Work Procedure
1. Clean and dry bonding area on washer (1, Figure 1) of left and right headlamp housing screws. Use a suitable
cleaning agent for this purpose. Subsequently dry the bonding area on the washer (1, Figure 1) with a lint-free
cloth.
Reference: AR82.10-P-4733SLY, see bumper to headlamp dimension “F” for the affected headlamp housing
screws.
The bonding area on the washer (1, Figure 1) must be completely free of dust and grease. There may
otherwise be problems with adhesion.
Figure 1: Washer on left headlamp shown
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2. Coat washer (1, Figure 2) on left and right headlamp housing screws and felt (2, Figure 2) with windshield
adhesive.
The entire contact surface must be coated with windshield adhesive.
3. Glue felt (2, Figure 2) onto washer (1, Figure 2) of left and right headlamp housing screws so that it is flush.
4. Remove any excess adhesive with a lint-free cloth and suitable cleaning agent.
Driving at a speed above 74 mph should be avoided in the first 24 hours.
Figure 2
Primary Parts Information
Qty. Part Name Part Number
2 Felt washer A 000 990 88 41
1* Windshield adhesive A 000 989 46 06
*1 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.
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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.)
82 910 13 12-1949 Glue felt on washer of left and right headlamp housing screws 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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