ML 430 (163.172) V8-4.3L (113.942) (2000)
Catalytic Converter: All Technical Service Bulletins
Campaign - Catalytic Converter Inspection/Replacement
FILE:
SERVICE: GROUP 00 OF SERVICE INFORMATION BINDER
PARTS: GROUP I OF INFORMATION _ PARTS & ACCESSORIES BINDER
Campaign No. 2005060014, September 2005
Revised November 2005
TO: ALL MERCEDES-BENZ CENTERS
SUBJECT:
MODEL 163, MODEL YEARS 1999 - 2001
INSPECT CATALYST WELDS AND REPLACE CATALYTIC CONVERTER IF NECESSARY
This revised Service Campaign bulletin 2005060014 supersedes previously issued Service Campaign bulletin 2005060014 released in September 2005.
The revision contains new warranty information on pages 9-10 regarding claim submission for inspection when parts are unavailable and an updated
customer letter. Please destroy all previous Service Campaign bulletin versions.
This Service Campaign has been initiated because DCAG has determined that on the affected vehicles (see VIN range below) the catalytic converters
may develop exhaust leaks at the welds causing a louder than normal exhaust/engine noise.
Please review the Effective Serial Number chart located below and if necessary repair the subject vehicles during the vehicle's next service.