ML 350 4MATIC (164.186) V6-3.5L (272.967) (2006)
Trailer Hitch: Recalls
Campaign - Replace Trailer Hitch
Campaign No. 2006120004, December 2006
FILE:
SERVICE:
GROUP 00 OF SERVICE INFORMATION BINDER
PARTS: GROUP I OF INFORMATION _ PARTS & ACCESSORIES BINDER
TO: ALL MERCEDES-BENZ CENTERS
SUBJECT:
MODEL 164
MODEL YEAR 2006
REPLACE TRAILER HITCH
This Service Campaign has been initiated because DCAG has determined that on affected vehicles (see VIN range below) a faulty thread on the
reinforcement arm of the trailer hitch can lead, over the long term, to the reinforcement arms detaching from the trailer hitch. The connection of the
trailer hitch to the vehicle is not affected; however, the ball head may bend slightly to the left or right under extreme force. The dealer will replace the
trailer hitch on the affected vehicles.
Please review the Effective Serial Number chart located below, and if necessary, repair the subject vehicles during the vehicle's next service.
Prior to performing this Service Campaign:
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Please check VMI to insure the vehicle is involved and to determine if the vehicle has been previously repaired.
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Please review the entire Service Campaign bulletin.
Approximately 5 vehicles are affected.
Effective Serial Number Range
NOTE:
Every vehicle in the VIN range may not be included in the campaign. VMI must always be checked before performing campaigns to verify that the
campaign is required on a specific vehicle. VMI always overrides the bulletin in reference to a specific vehicle's inclusion in a particular campaign.
Please also note that Recall and Service Campaigns do not expire and may also be performed on a vehicle with a vehicle status indicator.
Procedure
1. Replace trailer hitch; refer to WIS document AR31.10-P-8000GZ.
Parts Information
NOTE:
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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.
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The following allowable labor operation should be used when submitting a warranty claim for this repair:
Warranty Information
Operation: Trailer Hitch, Replace (02-5551)