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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 Apply Wax as Preservation Agent to Jack Support Points MY19-20 205 (C-Class) |
DATE: March 13, 2020 |
IMPORTANT SERVICE CAMPAIGN INFORMATION
Please see the attached documents related to the campaign listed above.
Please note that all customer inquiries should be directed to the Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-FOR-MERCEDES.
Sincerely,
Gregory Gunther
Department Manager, Vehicle Compliance & Analysis
Service Campaign Launch Notification | March 13, 2020 | ||
Campaign No. : | Campaign Desc. : | Apply wax as preservation agent to jack support points | |
2020020025 | 19P9790008 | ||
This is to notify you of the Service Campaign Launch regarding to apply wax as preservation agent to jack support points in 1097 Model Year (“MY”) 2019 – 2020 C-Class (205 platform) vehicles. The vehicles will be visible and flagged in VMI as “OPEN” on March 13, 2020. | |||
Background | |||
Issue | Mercedes-Benz AG (“MBAG”), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles has determined that on certain Model Year (“MY”)19-20 C-Class (205 platform) vehicles, a preservation agent may not have been applied to the jack support points in accordance with current production specifications, which could lead to corrosion over time. | ||
What We’re Doing | MBUSA will conduct a service campaign. An authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer will check the jack support points and apply a preservation agent if necessary. | ||
Parts | The remedy is available and can be performed. | ||
Vehicles Affected | |||
Vehicle Model Year(s) | 2019 – 2020 | ||
Vehicle Model | C-Class | ||
Vehicle Populations | |||
Total Campaign Population | 1097 | ||
Next Steps/Notes | |||
AOMS/SOMS | AOMs – This campaign may generate questions from your dealers. Please forward this notice to your dealers ASAP. | ||
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. |
Campaign No. 2020020025, March 2020
TO: | ALL MERCEDES-BENZ CENTERS |
SUBJECT: | Model C-Class (205 platform) Model Year 2019-2020 Apply wax as preservation agent to jack support points |
Mercedes-Benz AG (“MBAG”), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles has determined that on certain Model Year (“MY”)19-20 C-Class (205 platform) vehicles, a preservation agent may not have been applied to the jack support points in accordance with current production specifications, which could lead to corrosion over time. An authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer will check the jack support points and apply a preservation agent if necessary.
Prior to performing this Campaign:
- Please check VMI to determine if the vehicle is involved in the Campaign and if it has been previously repaired. Always Check VMI for any open campaigns, and perform accordingly.
- VMI must always 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 1097 vehicle is affected.
Order No. P-SC-2020020025
Work Procedure
- Drive vehicle onto drive-on lifting platform (4-post lift). The work can also be performed above a pit.
- Remove screws (figure 1) from jack support points.
Figure 1
- Pull jack support points out of rocker panels (Figure 2).
Figure 2
- Pull out inner parts in the longitudinal member (Figure 3).
Figure 3
- Clean contact surfaces (Figure 4).
Use silicone remover, for example
Figure 4
- Apply wax to the contact surfaces (Figure 5).
Figure 5
- Reassemble jack supports (Figure 6).
Figure 6
- Install jack support points (figure 7).
Figure 7
Primary Parts Information
Qty. | Part Name | Part Number |
0.1* | Wax | A 000 989 38 05 |
*Use 1 packaging unit for approx. 10 vehicles.
Warranty Information
Operation: Apply wax as preservation agent to jack support points(02-1445)
Includes: Remove jack support points
Damage Code | Operation Number | Labor Time (hrs.) |
97 900 08 7 | 02-1445 | 0.5 |
Note
Operation Number labor times are subject to change.
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