Recall - Fuel Filter Module Repair/Replacement: Overview
FILE:SERVICE: GROUP 00 OF SERVICE INFORMATION BINDER
PARTS: GROUP I OF INFORMATION PARTS & ACCESSORIES BINDER
Campaign No. 2008020001, March 2008
Revision Date Purpose
C 03/29/08 Revision to parts information
B 03/15/08 Revisions to work Procedure
A 03/14/08 Revisions to work Procedure
- 03/07/08 Initial issue
TO:
ALL MERCEDES-BENZ CENTERS
SUBJECT:
MODELS 211 AND 219 AMG
MODEL YEARS 2003 - 2006
CHECK FUEL FILTER MODULE ASSEMBLY AND REPAIR OR REPLACE IF NECESSARY
Daimler AG (DAG), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has determined that when the subject vehicles are exposed to high ambient temperatures in combination with frequent stop and go driving small cracks may develop over time in the fuel filter module assembly due to mechanical stress. Fuel evaporation through these small cracks may lead to customer complaints of fuel smell and evaporative emissions standards may be exceeded. Dealers will check the fuel filter module assembly and repair or install an improved fuel filter module assembly if necessary. Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) has therefore initiated a Voluntary Emissions Recall Campaign.
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 procedure steps 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 8,011 vehicles are involved.
Primary Parts Information
Note:
^ Please be aware that only the part number(s) referenced in the Campaign Bulletin is 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
NOTE REGARDING CUSTOMER REIMBURSEMENT
Reimbursement to customers for repairs performed prior to this recall:
If the customer already paid to have this recall campaign condition repaired and provides adequate documentation to support their claim of a non-warranty repair of this item, they may be eligible to receive reimbursement.
Requests for reimbursement may include parts, labor, fees and taxes.
Reimbursement is limited to the amount the repair of the fuel filter module assembly would have cost if completed by an authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer under this campaign.
Submit a warranty claim, utilizing Damage Code 09 920 31 8 as a sublet, utilizing the sublet code of "SUB". Sublet repairs require dealer text as stated in the Warranty Policies and Procedures Manual.
Repair date should be the date that the customer paid for the repair.
Note:
Please note the claim submitted for customer reimbursement will not close the campaign (if still open). If the customer is still in possession of the vehicle with an open campaign, please arrange to close the campaign in the usual manner as described in this bulletin.