Campaign - Spare Tire Well Seam Resealing
Campaign No. 2007010012, February 2007FILE:
SERVICE: GROUP 00 OF SERVICE INFORMATION BINDER
PARTS: GROUP I OF INFORMATION _ PARTS & ACCESSORIES BINDER
TO: ALL MERCEDES-BENZ CENTERS
SUBJECT:
MODEL 203 MODEL YEAR 2007
CHECK SEAM SEAL IN SPARE TIRE WELL AND RESEAL IF NECESSARY
This Service Campaign has been initiated because DCAG has determined that on affected vehicles (see VIN range on the following page) the front edge of the spare tire well seam may not have been properly sealed, possibly leading to water intrusion. Dealer will check the seam and install seam seal if necessary.
Please review the Effective Serial Number chart located on the following page, and if necessary, repair the subject vehicles during the vehicle's next service.
Prior to performing this Service Campaign:
- Please check VMI to insure the vehicle is involved and to determine if the vehicle has been previously repaired.
- Please review the entire Service Campaign bulletin.
Approximately 228 vehicles are affected.
Effective Serial Number Range
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.
Procedure
NOTE: Refer to the MSDS (via NetStar or the Parts Assistance Center website) for a complete description of hazards and other important safety information regarding the sealant and preservation agent used in this procedure.
A. CHECK SEAM SEAL IN SPARE TIRE WELL
1. Raise vehicle on lift; refer to WIS document AR00.60-P-1000P.
2. Check seam seal between front edge of spare tire well and crossmember (arrows, Figure 1).
3. Remove stop plug from opening (A, Figure 1).
4. Perform one of the following.
- If seam is open or water leaks out of opening once stop plug is removed: Proceed to Subject B to seal seam.
- If seam is closed and water does not leak from opening: Reinstall stop plug; this campaign has been completed.
B. SEAL SEAM IN SPARE TIRE WELL
1. Seal seam between front edge of spare tire well and crossmember (arrows).
- Apply sealant using suitable brush.
2. Generously apply preservation agent to resealed area through crossmember opening (A).
NOTE: Ensure the area is clean and dry prior to applying preservation agent.
3. Reinstall stop plug.
Parts Information
NOTE:
- Please be aware that only the part number(s) referenced in the Campaign Bulletin is/are approved for use to repair the vehicle. Repairs performed using any other part(s) will not have been performed in accordance with the campaign. Accordingly, warranty claims submitted with reference to an improper part number(s) will be denied.
- The following allowable labor operation should be used when submitting a warranty claim for this repair:
Warranty Information
Repair 1 (Check only)
Operation: Seal at Spare Tire Well, Check (02-5178)
Repair 2 (Check and seal)
Operation: Seal at Spare Tire Well, Check (02-5178)
Spare Tire Well,
Seal (after Check) (02-5179)