Campaign No. 2020030012, April 2020

TO:

ALL MERCEDES-BENZ CENTERS

SUBJECT:

Model 907 (Sprinter), Model Year 2019
Flange Connection

Mercedes-Benz AG (“MBAG”), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner vans,
has determined that on certain Sprinter vehicles from platform 907 (VS30), the flange
connection between the exhaust gas turbocharger and the exit to the diesel particulate
filter may not have been attached properly. If the flange connection is not attached
properly, high-temperature exhaust gas could potentially leak into the engine
compartment, increasing the risk of a potential thermal reaction as well as thermal damage
to the immediately surrounding components.An authorized Mercedes-Benz or Freightliner
Sprinter dealer will replace the flange seals and will apply the correct torque to the screw
connection.
Prior to performing this Recall Campaign:
 Please check VMI to determine if the vehicle is involved in the Campaign and if it has been
previously repaired.
 Please review the entire Recall Campaign bulletin and follow the repair procedure exactly as
described.

Please note that Recall Campaigns do not expire and may also be performed on a vehicle with
a vehicle status indicator.
Approximately 4,337 vehicles are involved.
Order No. V-RC-2020030012
This bulletin has been created and maintained in accordance with MBUSA-SLP
S423QH001, Document and Data Control, and MBUSA-SLP S424HH001, Control of Quality
Records.
V-RC-2019050017

Operation no. of the operation texts or standard texts and flat rates
Operation Number Operation text
Time
Operations: Replace 3 screws/bolts on exhaust gas
0.8 h
02 1698
turbocharger

Damage Code
14 910 57 7

D09.40-A014-09

1
2
3

Heat shield
Bolts
Turbocharger

4
5
6

Exhaust pipe
Bolts
Seal

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aWarning

aWarning

Topical note

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1

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2

Wear protective gloves, protective
clothing and safety glasses, if
necessary.
Wear protective clothing and
safety glasses. Use the extraction
system. Move people out of the
hazard area.

Check if vehicle is affected by
measure.

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For authorized Mercedes‑Benz
service partners, only the entry in
the "Extended VEGA Application"
(EVA) system, in the "Current" tab,
is decisive. An additional test of the
affected vehicles in the workshop
information system (WIS) or
vehicle list is thereby not
necessary.

AS49.00-Z-0001-01A

Remove
Remove air filter housing.

AR09.10-D-1150TSV

Remove engine cover.

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4

Remove heat shield (1).

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To do this, remove screws (2).

5

Remove bolts (5).

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Screws (5) are replaced.

6

Remove seal (6) between exhaust i
gas turbocharger (3) and exhaust Seal (6) is replaced.
pipe (4).
Install

8

AS00.00-Z-0002-01A

AH00.00-P-5000-01A

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3

d
7

2

Risk of injury. Skin or eye injuries
may result when handling hot or
glowing objects.
Risk of burn injuries, suffocation
and poisoning when working on
the exhaust system and the
components connected to it. Risk
of suffocation and risk of poisoning
caused by inhalation of gaseous
and solid components of the
exhaust. Risk of poisoning
caused by skin contact with solid
components of the exhaust.
Notes on avoiding damage
through contamination and foreign
objects
Check

AR01.10-D-2405TSV

Position new seal (6) between
exhaust gas turbocharger (3) and
exhaust pipe (4) then fit new
screws (5).

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Check seal (6) is in correct
installation position.
Otherwise, leaks can occur in the
exhaust system.

Tighten bolts (5).

n Bolt, exhaust pipe to
turbocharger

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BA09.40-N-1008-02TSV

Replace threaded connection between exhaust gas turbocharger and diesel particulate
filter (code: VS ...

9

Install heat shield (1).

SM09.40-D-0021SG

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To do so, screw in and tighten
screws (2).
n Bolt, heat shield to bracket
n Bolt, heat shield to exhaust

BA09.40-N-1009-02TSV
BA09.40-N-1010-02TSV

collector pipe
10

Install engine cover.

f
11

Install air filter housing.

f

AR01.10-D-2405TSV
AR09.10-D-1150TSV

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Check

aWarning

Risk of accident from vehicle
starting off by itself when engine
running. Risk of injury (bruises
and burns) resulting from working
on the engine while it is being
started or when it is running.
Check for leak tightness when
engine is running.

12

Secure vehicle to prevent it from
starting off by itself. Wear closed
and snug-fitting work clothes. Do
not touch hot or rotating parts.

AS00.00-Z-0005-01A

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Visual inspection only.

n Turbocharger

Number

Designation

BA09.40-N-1008-02TSV

Bolt, exhaust pipe to turbocharger

Nm

Engine 642 in
model 907
20

Nm

Engine 642 in
model 907
8

Nm

Engine 642 in
model 907
12

n Turbocharger

Number

Designation

BA09.40-N-1009-02TSV

Bolt, heat shield to bracket

n Turbocharger

Number

Designation

BA09.40-N-1010-02TSV

Bolt, heat shield to exhaust collector pipe

Parts ordering note
Part no.
A 219 492 00 80
A 000 990 67 03

Designation
Seal
Screw

Quantity
1
3

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