C. Quality Assurance Measures

CAUTION!
Check the quality measures outlined below after completing the service procedure.

1. Quality measure 1:








^ Ensure cable tie (arrow, Figure 28) was properly affixed using cable tie pliers (Hellermann MK9; special tool number W 352 589 02 37 00); use setting 3 on cable tie pliers, as shown in Figure 29.





^ Ensure wiring harness (A, Figure 30) touches the bracket (C, Figure 28) and is mounted there tension free.

CAUTION!
Ensure harness is properly mounted to allow cable strain relief in area between cable tie and connector.

2. Quality measure 2:

^ Ensure wiring harness (A, Figure 30) and water hose (B, Figure 30) are not touching each other.

CAUTION!
Risk of chafing if wiring harness and water hose are touching.

3. Quality measure 3:

^ Ensure tightening torque on ground terminal stud (arrow, Figure 30) is between 7 and 10 Nm.

CAUTION!
Risk of breaking ground terminal stud if torque of 10 Nm is exceeded.





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Warranty Information

NOTE REGARDING CUSTOMER REIMBURSEMENT

Reimbursement to customers for repairs performed prior to this recall:

If the customer already paid to have this recall campaign condition repaired and provides adequate documentation to support their claim of a non-warranty repair of this item, they may be eligible to receive reimbursement. Requests for reimbursement may include parts, labor, fees and taxes.

Reimbursement is limited to the amount the repair of the SBC hydraulic Unit, suction hose, ground wire and bracket, and related parts associated to these replacements (ex. screws, clamps, brake fluid) would have cost if completed by an authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer under this campaign.

Submit a warranty claim, utilizing Damage Code 43911018 as a sublet, utilizing the sublet code of "SUB." Sublet repairs require dealer text as stated in the Warranty Policies and Procedures Manual. Repair date should be the date that the customer paid for the repair.

Note:
Please note the claim submitted for customer reimbursement will not close the campaign (if still open). If the customer is still in possession of the vehicle with an open campaign, please arrange to close the campaign in the usual manner as described in this bulletin.