Recall - Inspect/Replace SBC Hydraulic Control Unit: Overview

FILE:
SERVICE: GROUP 00 OF SERVICE INFORMATION BINDER
PARTS: GROUP I OF INFORMATION - PARTS & ACCESSORIES BINDER

Campaign No. 2005070007, May 2006

Revision History

Revision Date Purpose

E 05/05/06 Update of warranty information for SBC unit replacement

D 04/05/06 Addition of 3 new non-campaign damage codes for SBC unit replacement

C 01/12/06 Update of SBC connector information and clarification of SBC unit part numbers

B 12/06/05 Addition of Quality Assurance measures; update of work instructions and warranty

A 08/29/05 Breakdown of parts into primary and secondary; addition of replacement rates

- 08/02/05 Initial issue

TO: ALL MERCEDES-BENZ CENTERS

SUBJECT:
MODELS 211, 230

MODEL YEAR:
2004

INSPECT SBC HYDRAULIC UNIT, REPLACE AS DIRECTED

This Recall Campaign has been initiated because DCAG has determined that on the affected vehicles (see VIN range below) the SBC brake system may shift to the hydraulic back up mode due to the loosening of the ground wire harness connection over time, or due to premature failure of the hydraulic pump. On Model 211 dealers will install a bracket and replace the ground wire, and if required, replace the hydraulic pump and suction hose. On Model 230, dealers will install a bracket and replace the ground wire, replace the suction hose, and if required replace the hydraulic pump.

Note:
This recall campaign has been divided into two parts:

I MODEL 211
INSPECT SBC HYDRAULIC UNIT, REPLACE AS DIRECTED

II MODEL 230
INSPECT SBC HYDRAULIC UNIT, REPLACE AS DIRECTED

Note:
With the launch of this campaign, 211 and 230 vehicles subject to last year's SBC Recall Campaign No. 2004050014 that have not been repaired to date have been excluded from last year's campaign and will no longer appear in VMI as an "Open" campaign. All vehicles subject to last year's SBC recall, both "Open" and "Closed" will be campaigned under this year's SBC campaigns.





Please review the Effective Serial Number Chart shown.

Shown in this bulletin is a sample copy of a letter which owners of the affected vehicles will receive.

Prior to performing this Recall Campaign:

^ Please check VMI to insure the vehicle is involved and to determine if the vehicle has been previously repaired.

^ Please review the entire Recall Campaign bulletin.

Approximately 15,979 vehicles are involved.

Note:
Every vehicle in the VIN range may not be included in the campaign. VMI must always be checked before performing campaigns to verify that the campaign is required on a specific vehicle. VMI always overrides the bulletin in reference to a specific vehicle's inclusion in a particular campaign. Please also note that Recall and Service Campaigns do not expire and may also be performed on a vehicle with a vehicle status indicator.