Policy - Warranty Claims for Electro-Hydraulic Actuator

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TO: OUR MERCEDES-BENZ PASSENGER CAR DEALERS

DATE: July 1987 REF. NO. MBNA 07.3/6


SUBJECT: UNNECESSARY REPLACEMENT OF ELECTRO-HYDRAULIC ACTUATOR ALL GASOLINE ENGINES WITH CIS-E


Recent inspections of EHA's returned under warranty, have shown that many of the EHA's were replaced unnecessarily.

Prior to replacing the EHA, it is important to perform the proper tests, including Current Flow at EHA.

See appropriate Introduction Manual for different engine models.


Engine Introduction Manual


102.961 M.Y. 1984
103.983 M.Y. 1986
102.983 M.Y. 1986
116/117 M.Y. 1986
102.985 M.Y. 1987
103.94 M.Y. 1987


Effective immediately, all EHA's will be tested, and if found in working order, returned to the respective dealer with the warranty claim denied.