Recall - Acceleration Sensor Inspection/Replacement: Overview
FILE:SERVICE: GROUP 00 OF SERVICE INFORMATION BINDER
PARTS: GROUP I OF INFORMATION _ PARTS & ACCESSORIES BINDER
Campaign No. 2008080004, September 2008
TO: ALL MERCEDES-BENZ CENTERS
SUBJECT:
Models 215, 216, 220, 221 and 230, Model Years 2001-2008
Check Active Body Control Acceleration Sensors, Replace if Necessary
This Recall Campaign has been initiated because Daimler AG has determined that variations in the suppliers soldering process resulted in soldering points on the board of the ABC sensors which may not be within design tolerances. As a result, signals from affected sensors measuring the acceleration may not be accurately transmitted to the Active Body Control module. A variation in the transmitted values between affected and unaffected sensors can result in one front strut adjusting to a value indicating body movement while another strut does not adjust presenting the driver with an uneven front suspension. A warning will be shown in the instrument cluster if this result occurs. This condition may lead to unexpected body movements at the front axle which can adversely influence the vehicle's directional stability and could lead to a vehicle crash. The dealer will check the production date of the front active body control sensors and replace the front active body control sensor(s) if necessary.
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 4,579 vehicles are affected.
Procedure
1. Check production date (A, Figure 1) at left and right acceleration sensor (Figure 1).
^ If acceleration sensor is marked with any of the following production dates proceed to step 2:
06 W 20/06 W 21/06 W 22/06 W 23/06 W 24 or 06 W 42.
^ If acceleration sensor is not marked with the above production date the procedure is complete.
2. Replace acceleration sensor(s) and torque screws to 5 Nm.
Primary 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