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Weld seam on rear axle brake mounting flange
Mercedes-Benz AG has determined that on certain Sprinter 907 model vehicles with a gross vehicle weight of 5.0 tons a brake connection flange might not have been properly welded to the support tube of the rear axle.
As a remedy Mercedes-Benz AG via its Mercedes-Benz service partners will replace the rear axle on the affected vehicles.
Check axle drive module of rear axle
Mercedes-Benz has determined that on certain eSprinter model 907 vehicles the weld seam of a gearwheel inside the rear axle drivetrain might not meet strength requirements.
As a remedy Mercedes-Benz via its Mercedes-Benz service partners will replace the rear axle electric drivetrain on the affected vehicles.
Propeller shaft weld seam
On certain Sprinter model 907 vehicles a welding seam of the propeller shaft might not meet specifications.
Replace the propeller shaft on the affected vehicles.
Replace spring U-bolts of rear axle springs
On affected vehicles the spring U-bolts may not have been subject to treatment to increase their hardness which may lead to them fracturing.
Replace the spring U-bolts on the affected vehicles.
B-Pillar Reinforcement
On affected vehicles the weld points of a reinforcement in the right B-pillar may not correspond to the specifications. In this case the reinforcement in the B-pillar may work loose over time and fail to transmit the belt forces to the B-pillar as intended. This would increase the risk of injury in the event of an accident.
Rework the B-Pillar on the affected vehicles if necessary.
B-Pillar Reinforcement
On affected vehicles the weld points of a reinforcement in the right B-pillar may not correspond to the specifications. In this case the reinforcement in the B-pillar may work loose over time and fail to transmit the belt forces to the B-pillar as intended. This would increase the risk of injury in the event of an accident.
Rework the B-Pillar on the affected vehicles if necessary.
Fallback Level Brake Force Assistance
On certain Mercedes eSprinter (907 model) vehicles the fallback level of the brake force assist function might not meet intended force requirements. As a result the required brake pedal application forces would be considerably increased compared to the intended fallback-level.
Update the software of the ESP control unit.
On affected vehicles the fuel filter heater may be deactivated. If this happens a fuel gelling may occur at low temperatures and an unexpected loss of propulsion cannot be ruled out.
On affected vehicles the fuel filter heater may be deactivated. If this happens a fuel gelling may occur at low temperatures and an unexpected loss of propulsion cannot be ruled out.
Code the CDI control unit to ensure the activation of the fuel filter heater
On affected vehicles the fuel filter heater may be deactivated. If this happens a fuel gelling may occur at low temperatures and an unexpected loss of propulsion cannot be ruled out.
On affected vehicles the fuel filter heater may be deactivated. If this happens a fuel gelling may occur at low temperatures and an unexpected loss of propulsion cannot be ruled out.
Code the CDI control unit to ensure the activation of the fuel filter heater
On affected vehicles the wheel rim structure might not meet specifications. Micro cracks might form in the rim structure.
On affected vehicles the wheel rim structure might not meet specifications. Micro cracks might form in the rim structure.
Change the wheel rims.
On affected vehicles the screw connection of the partition wall might not meet specifications.
On affected vehicles the screw connection of the partition wall might not meet specifications.
Check and rework the screw connections
On affected vehicles the fuse layout of the interior blower might not meet the requirements for permanent operation under the highest blower level.
On affected vehicles the fuse layout of the interior blower might not meet the requirements for permanent operation under the highest blower level.
Replace the fuse and its supply line and relocate the fuse.
On affected vehicles the fuse layout of the interior blower might not meet the requirements for permanent operation under the highest blower level.
On affected vehicles the fuse layout of the interior blower might not meet the requirements for permanent operation under the highest blower level.
Replace the fuse and its supply line and relocate the fuse.
Mercedes-Benz AG has determined that on certain Sprinter 907 910 model vehicles the software of the instrument cluster control unit does not correspond with the latest series production configuration
On affected vehicles the instrument cluster may fail when starting.� Displays such as the speedometer fuel level indicator lamps and warning messages as well as the warning tones would not function.
Update the instrument cluster software.
On certain vehicles an external ingress of fluids into the glow plug output stage may occur under specific conditions potentially resulting in an electrical short circuit and overheating of the component.
On certain vehicles an external ingress of fluids into the glow plug output stage may occur under specific conditions potentially resulting in an electrical short circuit and�overheating of the component.�
Replace the glow plug relay and install an additional glow plug relay cover on the affected vehicles.
On affected vehicles a component of the park pawl system may suffer extraordinary wear due to a certain type of customer usage and negatively affect the ability to park the vehicle safely.
On affected vehicles a component of the park pawl system may suffer extraordinary wear due to a certain type of customer usage and negatively affect the ability to park the vehicle safely.
Update the software of various control units.
On affected vehicles a component of the park pawl system may suffer extraordinary wear due to a certain type of customer usage and negatively affect the ability to park the vehicle safely.
On affected vehicles a component of the park pawl system may suffer extraordinary wear due to a certain type of customer usage and negatively affect the ability to park the vehicle safely.
Update the software of various control units.
On affected vehicles certain climatic conditions could over time lead to chemical alteration of the passenger airbag inflator propellant. In the event of a crash the inflator could rupture when the airbag is deployed.
On affected vehicles certain climatic conditions could over time lead to chemical alteration of the passenger airbag inflator propellant.� In the event of a crash the inflator could rupture when the airbag is deployed.�
Replace the passenger airbag
Specific climatic conditions may over time cause a chemical change in the propellant in the airbag inflator of certain Takata airbags. In the event of an accident in which the airbag is deployed this change could cause the airbag inflator to burst due to increased internal pressure.
Specific climatic conditions may over time cause a chemical change in the propellant in the airbag inflator of certain Takata airbags. In the event of an accident in which the airbag is deployed this change could cause the airbag inflator to burst due to increased internal pressure.
Replace the affected front passenger airbags on the affected vehicles.
The driver airbag may not deploy correctly if activated.
The driver airbag may not deploy correctly if activated.
Replace the drivers air bag.
The driver airbag may not deploy correctly if activated
The driver airbag may not deploy correctly if activated.
Replace the drivers air bag.
THE DRIVER'S FRONT AIR BAG MAY NOT DEPLOY AS INTENDED
The Drivers front air bag may not deploy as intended.
Replace the drivers front airbag.
THE DRIVER'S FRONT AIR BAG MAY NOT DEPLOY AS INTENDED
The Driver's front air bag may not deploy as intended.
Replace the driver's front airbag.
THE SOFTWARE OF THE REAR-VIEW CAMERA ON CERTAIN VEHICLES MIGHT NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS
The software of the rear-view camera on certain vehicles might not meet specifications.
Update the software of the rear-view camera of the affected vehicles.
THE SOFTWARE OF THE REAR-VIEW CAMERA ON CERTAIN VEHICLES MIGHT NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS
The software of the rear-view camera on certain vehicles might not meet specifications.
Update the software of the rear-view camera of the affected vehicles.
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