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February 16, 2024
2024010016
Inspect Weld Seam on Trunk Lid for Crack
This is to notify you of the Service Campaign Launch to inspect the weld seam on the trunk lid for a crack on 41 Model Year (“MY”) 2023 C-Class (206 platform) vehicles. The vehicles will be visible and flagged in VMI as “OPEN” on February 16, 2024.
Issue
Mercedes-Benz AG (“MBAG”), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has determined that on certain MY 2023 C-Class (206 platform) vehicles, the weld seam on the trunk lid may not meet current production specifications. It is possible that a crack may be evident on the weld seam.
What We’re Doing
MBUSA will conduct a service campaign. An authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer will inspect the weld seam on the trunk lid and replace the trunk lid, if necessary.
Parts
The remedy is available and can be performed as necessary. Estimated replacement rate is expected to be ~20%.
Customer Notification Timeline
Customer letters will not be mailed.
Inspect Weld Seam on Trunk Lid for Crack, Replace Trunk Lid if necessary.
Check/Test Procedure
- Inspect the weld seam on trunk lid (Figure 1, 1) at the depicted location (Figure 1, A) for a possible crack.
Weld seam must be checked in the direction of travel of weld.
a. Crack is visible on trunk lid (Figure 1, 1) at specified location (Figure 1, A) – Carry out Work Procedure.
b. No crack visible on trunk lid (Figure 1, 1) at specified location (Figure 1, A) – End Measure.
Work Procedure
- Replace trunk lid (Figure 1, 1).
For basic information, see AR88.50-P-0001WT and AR98.00-P-0210WT.
Additional information for vehicles with code 501 (360° camera), see AR54.65-P-0029WT and AR88.50-P5090WT.
Primary Parts Information
Qty. | Part Name | Part Number |
As required (1)* | Trunk lid | A 206 750 04 00 |
As required (1)** | Wax | A 000 986 32 01 09 |
* The replacement parts must be determined according to the equipment variant for the vehicle identification number via the parts process in the Xentry Portal.
** Packaging unit is to be used for approx. 10 vehicles.
Small parts such as emblems, screws, rivet nuts, sealing rings, cable ties, fluids, etc. are not listed in the parts list. The required small parts are taken into account in the budgeting.
Check Weld Seam on Trunk Lid for Crack
Model(s) C300W,C300W4,C43W4
Model Year 2023-2023
https://www.startekinfo.com/service/download-document/outside/231417/
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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-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
Inspect Weld Seam on Trunk Lid for Crack
MY23 C-Class (206 platform)
DATE: February 16, 2024
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 February 16, 2024
Campaign No. : Campaign Desc. : Inspect Weld Seam on Trunk Lid for
2024010016 23P8892107 Crack
This is to notify you of the Service Campaign Launch to inspect the weld seam on the trunk lid for a crack on 41 Model Year (“MY”)
2023 C-Class (206 platform) vehicles. The vehicles will be visible and flagged in VMI as “OPEN” on February 16, 2024.
Background
Issue
Mercedes-Benz AG (“MBAG”), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has
determined that on certain MY 2023 C-Class (206 platform) vehicles, the weld seam
on the trunk lid may not meet current production specifications. It is possible that a
crack may be evident on the weld seam.
What We’re Doing
MBUSA will conduct a service campaign. An authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer will
inspect the weld seam on the trunk lid and replace the trunk lid, if necessary.
Parts
The remedy is available and can be performed as necessary. Estimated
replacement rate is expected to be ~20%.
Vehicles Affected
Vehicle Model Year(s) 2023
Vehicle Model C-Class
Vehicle Populations
Total Campaign Population 41
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. 2024010016, February 2024
TO: ALL MERCEDES-BENZ CENTERS
SUBJECT: Model C-Class (206 platform)
Model Year 2023
Inspect Weld Seam on Trunk Lid for Crack
Mercedes-Benz AG (“MBAG”), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has determined that
on certain MY 2023 C-Class (206 platform) vehicles, the weld seam on the trunk lid may not meet
current production specifications. It is possible that a crack may be evident on the weld seam. An
authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer will inspect the weld seam on the trunk lid and replace the trunk
lid, if necessary.
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 41 vehicles are affected.
Order No. P-SC-2024010016
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P-SC-2024010016
Inspect Weld Seam on Trunk Lid for Crack, Replace Trunk Lid if necessary.
Check/Test Procedure
1. Inspect the weld seam on trunk lid (Figure 1, 1) at the depicted location (Figure 1, A) for a possible crack.
Weld seam must be checked in the direction of travel of weld.
Figure 1
a. Crack is visible on trunk lid (Figure 1, 1) at specified location (Figure 1, A) – Carry out Work Procedure.
b. No crack visible on trunk lid (Figure 1, 1) at specified location (Figure 1, A) – End Measure.
Work Procedure
1. Replace trunk lid (Figure 1, 1).
For basic information, see AR88.50-P-0001WT and AR98.00-P-0210WT.
Additional information for vehicles with code 501 (360° camera), see AR54.65-P-0029WT and AR88.50-P-
5090WT.
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P-SC-2024010016
Primary Parts Information
Qty. Part Name Part Number
As required (1)* Trunk lid A 206 750 04 00
As required (1)** Wax A 000 986 32 01 09
* The replacement parts must be determined according to the equipment variant for the vehicle identification number via
the parts process in the Xentry Portal.
** Packaging unit is to be used for approx. 10 vehicles.
Small parts such as emblems, screws, rivet nuts, sealing rings, cable ties, fluids, 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.)
88 921 07
12-1981 Check weld seam on trunk lid for possible crack 0.1
12-1982
Replace trunk lid (after check)
Includes: Remove/install trunk lid, modify detachable parts of trunk lid,
and adjust trunk lid.
2.1
12-1987
Paint trunk lid (after replacement)
Includes: Preparatory work for two-coat finish, paint matching.
2.4
12-1983
Extra work for: Trunk lid with 360° camera
Includes: Calibrate 360° camera with XENTRY, including calibration drive.
0.4
12-1984 Extra work for: Trunk lid with reversing camera 0.1
12-1985 Extra work for: Trunk lid with closing assist 0.1
12-1986 Extra work for: Trunk lid with rear spoiler 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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