Recall - Replace Oil Filler Neck: Overview

FILE:

SERVICE: GROUP 00 OF SERVICE INFORMATION BINDER

PARTS: GROUP I OF INFORMATION _ PARTS & ACCESSORIES BINDER

Campaign No. 2010090002, September 2010

TO: ALL MERCEDES-BENZ CENTERS

SUBJECT:
Model 906, Model Years 2009 - 2010
Replace Oil Filler Neck

Daimler AG (DAG), the manufacturer of Sprinter vehicles, has determined that the spring plate, which is mounted at the oil filler neck and affixes it to the cylinder head cover, may crack. Such a crack may result
in engine oil leaking into the engine compartment from the oil filler neck. In unfavorable circumstances, in addition to damage to the engine caused by inadequate lubrication, the leakage of oil may also lead to
the accumulation of dirt in the engine compartment with subsequent soiling of the road surface which could lead to a vehicle crash.

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) therefore has initiated a recall of all potentially affected vehicles described above. The recall will be conducted to replace the oil filler neck.

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 2544 vehicles are affected.

Procedure





1. Remove oil filler cap (1, Figure 1) from filler neck (2).

2. Remove bolt (3, Figure 1).

3. Turn oil filler neck (2, Figure 1) counter-clockwise and remove from valve cover.





4. Clean mating surface (arrows, Figure 2) of valve cover with a shop rag.

Note:
Be careful not push any debris into engine that may be present on mating surface of valve cover.

5. Coat seal (4, Figure 1) on new oil filler neck (2) with motor oil then install new oil filler neck (2) onto valve cover in reverse order.

Note:

^ Ensure oil filler neck (2) is fully engaged.

^ Torque bolt (3, Figure 1) to 9 Nm.

6. Install previously removed oil filler cap.





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