Recall Campaign 2009060005 - Software Calibration Number (SCN) Coding - Engine Control Module (2009060005)

RECALL CAMPAIGN 2009060005 - SOFTWARE CALIBRATION NUMBER (SCN) CODING - ENGINE CONTROL MODULE

SERVICE CAMPAIGN BULLETIN

SUBJECT

Models 164, 171, 203, 209, 211, 251 

Model Years 2005 - 2007 

Software Calibration Number (SCN) Coding - Engine Control Module 

This Recall Campaign has been initiated because Daimler AG (DAG), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has determined that between May, 2006 and June, 2007, due to a software error, the vehicles fuel tank leak diagnosis system may have been inadvertently deactivated during a visit to the workshop. This may cause the affected vehicles to fail to meet the statutory requirements for Inspection/Maintenance (emissions inspection). Dealers will re-code the Software Calibration Number (SCN) - Engine Control Module to correct this situation.

Attached 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 20,947 vehicles are involved.

PROCEDURE

1. Connect Star Diagnosis to vehicle.
2. Follow the DAS path below to SCN code Engine control module:

   Control units/Drive/ME 9.7/Control unit adaptations/Variant coding/SCN coding

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.
   • The label is being mailed to dealers prior to the launch of this Recall Campaign. Additional labels are available as literature through NetStar free of charge (order# P-BQ-AEM-LBL)
   • 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 (page 5 of this bulletin) and fill out as shown in Figure 2.
   NOTE: The Proof of Correction form can also be found on STAR TekInfo under the "Warranty Information > Other Forms" heading.
   • Scan form and keep a copy for dealer records.
   • Hand the form to customer or place in glove box.

WARRANTY INFORMATION

Operation:

1. Connect/disconnect Star Diagnosis (02-4762)
2. Battery Charger, Connect (with SDS connected) (02-5017)
3. Control Unit (with SDS Connected), Code (02-6530)

Damage Code	Operation Number	Labor Time (hrs.)	Model Indicator(s)
54 952 46 8	02-4762	0.2	BA, Q6, Q7, Q8, S7, S8, T7, T8, T9, U6, U7 X1, X3, Z1
	02-5017	0.1
	02-6530	0.1

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 a non illuminating check engine malfunction indicator lamp (MIL would have cost if completed by an authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer under this campaign.

Submit a warranty claim, utilizing Damage Code 54952468 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.

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