Recall - Replace Right Side Window Curtain Air Bag: Overview
FILE:SERVICE: GROUP 00 OF SERVICE INFORMATION BINDER
PARTS: GROUP I OF INFORMATION - PARTS & ACCESSORIES BINDER
Campaign No. 2012110005, December 2012
TO: ALL MERCEDES-BENZ CENTERS
SUBJECT: Model 207, Model Year 2012
Replace Right Side Window Curtain Air Bag
This Recall Campaign has been initiated because Daimler AG (DAG), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has determined that due to a change in the suppliers production process, the right side window curtain air bag might not deploy as intended in the affected vehicles. Specifically, a change in the air bag's stitching pattern has resulted in an improper back stitching of an end seam. Consequently the right side window curtain air bag may not provide sufficient occupant protection in the event the seam opens during window curtain air bag deployment. This may increase the risk of injury during a crash. The left side window curtain air bag is not affected. Therefore, Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) has initiated a recall of these vehicles. An authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer will replace the right side window curtain air bag.
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 499 vehicles are involved.
Procedure
1. Replace right side window curtain air bag, refer to WIS: AR91.60-P-0693EC.
Note:
^ After installing new right side window curtain air bag be sure to check supplemental restraint system (SRS) with STAR DIAGNOSIS and read out fault memory (as indicated in above WIS instructions, see also notes below).
^ Use Xentry Diagnostics/DAS version 11/2012 or higher Xentry/DAS version.
^ Please make sure to follow the steps exactly as described in Xentry/DAS.
^ Use battery charger to ensure sufficient power supply from vehicle on-board electrical system battery (greater than 12.5 V).
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