Recall - ECM Update For Various Issues
FILE:SERVICE: GROUP 00 OF SERVICE INFORMATION BINDER
PARTS: GROUP I OF INFORMATION PARTS & ACCESSORIES BINDER
Campaign No. 2008070001, October 2009
TO: ALL MERCEDES-BENZ CENTERS
SUBJECT:
Models 164, 164.8, 171, 203, 204, 209, 211, 215, 216, 219, 220, 221, 230, 251, 463
Model Years 2003 - 2009
Re-code the Software Calibration Number (SCN)
Revision Date Purpose
a 10/16/09 Revision to step 2, in work procedure
- 7/30/08 Initial issue
This Recall Campaign has been initiated because Daimler AG (DAG), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles; has determined that between April 15, 2008 and April 17, 2008 and between June 5, 2008 and June 10, 2008, a temporary failure occurred in the Mercedes-Benz computerized on-line Workshop Systems. Due to this failure some online-inquiries from the Mercedes-Benz Workshop-Systems may have been answered with incorrect SCN-Coding data. Depending on the model year and model affected, the results of an incorrect SCN coding can affect a number of vehicle safety and emission functions including the following types of functions:
The fuel gauge readings may be incorrect.
A stuck fuel-level sensor may not be displayed in the instrument cluster.
The OBD system may cause the Check Engine Light to illuminate incorrectly.
The speedometer may be out of tolerance.
In the event of a vehicle crash the electrical fuel pump may not receive a crash signal as designed that is required for the fuel pump to disconnect and prevent further fuel delivery.
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 determine if the vehicle is involved in the Campaign and if it has been previously repaired.
Please review the entire Recall Campaign bulletin and follow the repair procedure exactly as described.
Please note that Recall and Service Campaigns do not expire and may also be performed on a vehicle with a vehicle status indicator.
Approximately 409 vehicles are involved.
Procedure
Note:
^ Use DAS 07/09 with all associated patches or higher.
^ Follow the steps exactly as described in DAS.
^ Connect battery charger (battery voltage >12.5V).
1. Connect Star Diagnosis to vehicle.
2. SCN code Engine control module:
^ Follow the DAS path: Main groups/Check for necessary coding measures.
^ Perform corresponding "Control unit adaptations", "SCN coding" (follow on-screen instructions).
Note:
^ The Menu "Main groups/Check for necessary coding measures" will only appear when SDS is connected to a vehicle affected by this campaign.
^ For model 204, do not access the vehicle via XENTRY, but rather via Start/All Programs/Star Diagnosis/ DAS. A password must be requested from the SDS Help Desk via the following e-mail address: mbdiagnosis@mbusa.com to recode the SCN. Please specify the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) and the DAS release used.
3. Fill out Repair Label and affix on underside of hood next to existing emissions labels (as shown in Figure 1).
Note:
^ Ensure the surface is clean prior to affixing the label.
^ Use a ball point pen to fill in the label; do not use a marker or felt tip pen.
^ Campaign is now complete except for California dealers.
^ California dealers only, please proceed to next step.
4. California dealers only: Print Proof of Correction form also shown above and fill out as shown in Figure 2.
Note:
The Proof of Correction form can also be found on STAR TekInfo under the "Forms and Test Sheets > Other Forms" heading.
^ Scan form and keep a copy for dealer records.
^ Hand the form to customer or place in glove box.
Warranty Information