Recall - Throttle Cable Bushing Replacement: Overview

2nd Notice!

Campaign No. 93-0613

July 1993

FILE:
SERVICE: GROUP 00 OF SERVICE INFORMATION BINDER
PARTS: GROUP I OF INFORMATION - PARTS & ACCESSORIES BINDER

TO: OUR MERCEDES-BENZ PASSENGER CAR DEALERS

SUBJECT:
MODEL 124, MODEL YEARS 1987 THROUGH 1992
THROTTLE BUSHING
--- FOLLOW-UP: UNCHECKED CARS ---

Enclosed is a sample copy of a letter which all owners of vehicles within the Effective Serial Number Range will receive in the near future.

This campaign is initiated because MBNA has determined that as a result of the effects of wear and engine heat, the accelerator control bowden cable throttle bushing could deform and permit the cable to pull through. If this occurs, the engine will either stay at or return to an idle speed. Therefore, the throttle bushing must be inspected and - if an old version part - replaced with a newly designed part manufactured of a more heat resistant material.

with your order for replacement throttle bushings you will also receive a supply of recall campaign labels from the PDC. After finishing the recall campaign work, the self-adhesive label must be completed legibly in ink with numbers for the recall campaign and the dealer code. The label should be affixed next to the emission control information label (above the headlight) on the cross member in front of the radiator.





Effective Serial Number

Procedure

1. Remove air cleaner (Models 124.0/.2 only).

2. Inspect throttle bushing.





Note:
If new version throttle bushing with slot (B, Figure 1) is already installed, continue with step 6.





3. Remove old throttle bushing from cable by cutting it away.





4. Install throttle bushing with slot (B, Figure 1).

5. Check and adjust throttle control (SMS, Engine Combustion, Job No.30-1010).

6. Reinstall air cleaner (Models 124.0/.2 only).

7. Affix recall campaign label.





Parts Information

Warranty Claim Submission information





Operation:
Inspect throttle bushing and found OK (version B, Figure 1, is installed: Repair code 10). Inspect and replace throttle bushing (Repair code 11).

Note:
Only ONE repair code applies.

ATTENTION: IMPORTANT
INSTRUCTIONS

In case you are approached by a customer who has already paid to have the repair performed, please follow these instructions.

1. Obtain from customer the original repair documents covering the repair. The repair may consist of either replacement of the guide piece, or replacement of the entire bowden cable assembly. Additional charges that may, be reimbursable include:

^ Towing (provide the original tow invoice) or

^ Roadside Assistance charges (provide copy of repair order).

The original documents will be returned to the customer. Please make sure that they are legible, and verify that the owner's name and address shown is current and accurate. Vehicle identification must appear on documentation submitted.

2. Forward the documents to:

Mercedes-Benz of North America, Inc.
Customer Assistance Center, Attn.: TBR
One Glenview Drive
Montvale, NJ 07645

3. Any reimbursement will be sent directly from MBNA to the customer, at the address shown on the documents. Please advise the customer that may expect a response within 4 weeks of the date that the request is received.