Mercedes-Benz

Action
Date:

Action No.:
Group:

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SUBJECT:

July 2013
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Model X204 (GLK 250 BT) with AMG Styling Package 321
Model Year 2013
Install Tire Fit Kit, Replace Monroney Label

MBUSA has initiated this Customer One Action because it has been determined that run flat tires were not
installed on the affected vehicles. Due to the limited availability of run flat tires from the supplier, an
authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer will install a Tirefit kit, an operator's manual supplement and a new
Monroney label reflecting the installation of standard tires on all dealer inventory prior to retail sale to correct
this condition. Customers with vehicles affected by this Customer One Action, retailed prior to this date, are
to be contacted and a Tirefit kit, and an operator's manual supplement installed. The customer will be
reimbursed by the dealer for the difference in tire costs, which may be claimed by the action.

Prior to performing this Customer One Action:
Please check VMI to insure the vehicle is involved and to determine if the vehicle has been previously
repaired.

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Procedure
A. Inspect Vehicles in Dealer Inventory for Run Flat Tires
1.
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Inspect vehicle for Run Flat tires:
If Yes, Procedure is complete.

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If No, proceed to step 2.

2.

Check if complete Tire Fit kit consisting of: Air pump (A, Figure 1) and tire sealant container (B) is
installed in luggage compartment:

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If both air pump (A, Figure 1) and tire sealant container (B) are installed, proceed to step 4.

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If air pump (A, Figure 1) and/or tire sealant container (B) are missing proceed to step 3.

3.
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Install missing tire fit kit items then proceed to step 4:
Install either air pump or tire sealant (depending on which one is missing) or

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Install both air pump and tire sealant (if both are missing).
4. Affix new Monroney label to right front window and install the Operator's Manual Insert, which is the last
four pages of this bulletin. Please print out, staple, fold in half and Install Operator's Manual Insert in
~love box. Procedure is complete.
B. Inspect Vehicles Retailed to Customer for Run Flat Tires
1.

Inspect vehicle for Run Flat tires:

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If Yes, Procedure is complete.

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If No, proceed to step 2.

2.

Check if complete Tire Fit kit consisting of: Air pump (A, Figure 1) and tire sealant container (B) is
installed in luggage compartment:

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If both air pump (A, Figure 1) and tire sealant container (B) are installed, Proceed to step 4.

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If air pump (A, Figure 1) and/or tire sealant container (B) are missing proceed to step 3

3.

Install missing tire fit kit items in luggage compartment then proceed to step 4:

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Install either air pump or tire sealant (depending on which one is missing) or

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Install both air pump and tire sealant (if both are missing).

4. Operator's Manual Insert is the last four pages of this bulletin. Please print out, staple, fold in half and
Install Operator's Manual Insert in glove box.
5. Provide reimbursement check to customer. Procedure is complete.
C1A- 130501

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Customer Reimbursement Information
Qty.
Name
Local Purchase Number

Reimbursement
Amount
TRE 10000•
$100
1
Non Run Flat Tires
• Please claim the above local purchase number to reimburse customer for Non Run Flat
Tires. The Dollar amount indicated is the amount to be reimbursed.
Primary Parts Information
Qty.
Part Name

Part Number

Estimated Replacement
Rate

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Tirefit (sealant)

ADDO 583 0712

Note:
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Please be aware that only the part number(s) referenced in the Customer One 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
Operation: Check, if necessary Install tire fit kit (02-0001).

0 eration Number
02-0001

Labor Time hrs.
0.2

Note:
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Please claim the above local purchase number to reimburse the customer the difference
in the cost of the tire fit kit as compared to the cost of the run flat tires. The dollar amount
indicated is the amount to be reimbursed to the customer.
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Operation Number labor times are subject to change

C1A- 130501

Model Year 2013 GLK-Class Tl REFIT Kit Addendum

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Using the TIREFIT kit
Tl REFIT is a tire sealant.
Tl REFIT can be used to seal small punctures
of up to 0.16 inches (4 mm), particularly on
the tire tread. You can use TIREFIT at outside
temperatures down to -4 °F (-20 'C).

TIREFIT sticker, 2-part

... Do not remove any foreign objects which
have penetrated the tire, e.g. screws or
nails.
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.., Screw hose® onto flange @ of tire
sealant bottle (!).
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"' Affix part 0 of the Tl REFIT sticker within
the driver's field of vision.
i.. Affix part@of the Tl REFIT sticker near the
valve on the wheel with the defective tire.

Place tire sealant bottle 0 head
downwards into recess @ of the tire
inflation compressor.

Remove the cap from valve 0 on the faulty
tire .

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Screw filler hose

® onto valve @.

., Insert connector© into a 12 V socket in

Remove the tire sealant bottle, the
accompanying TIREFIT sticker and the tire
inflation compressor from the stowage well
underneath the cargo compartment floor
(!> page 380).

Pull plug© with the cable and hose® out
of the housing.

your vehicle.
Observe the notes on sockets
(!> page 347).
• Turn the SmartKey to position 1 in the

ignition lock (t> page 157).
.., Press on/off switch@ on the tire inflation
compressor to I.
The tire inflation compressor is switched
on. The tire is inflated.

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First, tire sealant is pumped into the tire.
The pressure can briefly rise to
approximately 500 kPa (5 bar /73 psi).
Do not switch off the tire inflation
compressor during this phase.

"'° Allow the tire inflation compressor to run
for five minutes. The tire should then have
attained a pressure of at least 180 kPa
( 1.8 bar/26 psi).
If a tire pressure of 180 kPa (1.8 bar/26 psi)
has been attained after five minutes:
(t> page 384).

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Model Year 2013 GLK-Class Tl REFIT Kit Addendum

If a tire pressure of 180 kPa (1.8 bar/26 psi)
has not been attained after five minutes:
(1> page 384).

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If tire sealant leaks out, allow it to dry. It
can then be removed like a layer of film.
If your clothes are soiled with tire sealant,
have them cleaned with perchloroethylene
at a dry cleaner as soon as possible.

Tire pressure not reached
If a pressure of 180 kPa (1.8 bar/26 psi) has
not been achieved after five minutes:

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I> Switch off the tire inflation compressor.

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Unscrew the filler hose from the valve of
the faulty tire.

""'Very slowly drive forwards or reverse
approximately 30 ft ( 10 m).
I> Pump up the tire again.
After a maximum of five minutes the tire
pressure must be at least 180 kPa ( 1.8 bar/
26 psi).

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Residue from the tire sealant may come
out of the filler hose after use. This could

cause stains.
Therefore, place the filler hose in the plastic
bag which contained the Tl REFIT kit.