Campaign No. 2020040023, May 2020
Revision: 1
TO:

ALL MERCEDES-BENZ CENTERS

SUBJECT:

Model 907 (Sprinter), Model Year 2019
Front Axle Brake Hose

Mercedes-Benz AG (“MBAG”), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner vans, has
determined that on certain Sprinter vehicles the rear part of the fender liner on the front axle
could contact and chafe the brake hose. If the distance between the fender liner and the brake
hose is not sufficient, the front wheel suspension could contact and chafe the brake hose, which
could lead to the loss of brake fluid. Over time, if the operator ignores the brake fluid warning
indicator and continues to operate the vehicle until the brake fluid empties, this may increase
the stopping distance and increase the risk of a crash. An authorized Mercedes-Benz or
Freightliner Sprinter dealer will check the condition and clearance of the brake hoses and, if
necessary, to replace them. Additionally, the corresponding fender liner will be modified
accordingly on the respective side.

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 48,804 vehicles are involved.
Order No. V-RC-2020040023
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

Subsequently modify front fender liner

SM88.10-D-0019SG

Please use only work instructions
SM88.10-D-0019SG,
SM88.10-D-0019-02SG, and
SM88.10-D-0019-03SG
when processing the vehicles.
Operation no. of the operation texts or standard texts and flat rates
Op. no.
02 1773
02 1796
02 1777
02 1804
02 1805
02 1808
02 1809
02 1750
02 1803
02 1775
02 1776
02 1806
02 3282

Operation text
Time (hrs.)
Operations: Check front fender liner and adjacent
0.2
component parts
Operations: Move vehicle onto vehicle lift for rework 0.1

Acc. no.
42 960 87

Operations: Replace front section of a front fender
liner ..... (vehicle raised)
Operations: Replace rear section of a front fender
liner ..... (vehicle raised)
Operations: Replace front and rear section of front
fender liner ..... (vehicle raised)
Operations: Replace 2 front sections of front fender
liners ..... (vehicle raised)
Operations: Replace 2 rear sections of front fender
liner ..... (vehicle raised)
Operations: Adapt one section of a front fender
liner ..... (vehicle raised)
Operations: Adapt both sections of a front fender
liner ..... (vehicle raised)
Operations: Replace brake hose of front axle (after
check)
Operations: Replace 2 brake hoses of front axle
(after check)
Operations: Bleed hydraulic brake system (brake
hoses replaced)
Operations: Remove underfloor paneling (vehicle
on vehicle lift)

0.3

42 960 87

0.3

42 960 87

0.5

42 960 87

0.5

42 960 87

0.4

42 960 87

0.2

42 960 87

0.2

42 960 87

0.4

42 960 87

0.5

42 960 87

0.4

42 960 87

0.2

42 960 87

42 960 87

Important!
The following operation steps are to be performed on the right and left side of the vehicle.

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SM88.10-D-0019SG

Subsequently modify front fender liner

D88.10-A003-79

1
2

Front section of fender liner
Rear section on fender liner

aDanger

aCaution

a
b

Dimension (approx. 20 mm)
Dimension (approx. 5 mm)

Align vehicle between vehicle lift
columns and position the four
support plates at the vehicle lift
support points specified by the
vehicle manufacturer.
Risk of injury caused by scraping Always wear protective gloves
when working on or near sharp
or cutting body parts on sharp
and non-deburred vehicle parts.
vehicle parts
Risk of death caused by vehicle
slipping or toppling off of the lifting
platform.

Deburr repair panels.

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V-RC-2020040023

AS00.00-Z-0010-01A

AS00.00-Z-0017-01A

Subsequently modify front fender liner

g
1

SM88.10-D-0019SG

Check
Check, whether the vehicle is
affected by the measure.

SM88.10-D-0019-01AAA
Affected vehicles: Subsequently
modify front fender liner (code:
VS3BRADVER, acc. no.: 42 960
87)
Model 907.### 1P as of 000485 up
to 136806
SM88.10-D-0019-01AAB
Affected vehicles: Subsequently
modify front fender liner (code:
VS3BRADVER, acc. no.: 42 960
87)
Model 907.### 1P as of 136807
up to 225641
Model 907.### 2P as of 000484
up to 225373
SM88.10-D-0019-01AAC
Affected vehicles: Subsequently
modify front fender liner (code:
VS3BRADVER, acc. no.: 42 960
87)
Model 907.### 1E as of 179972
up to 188412
Model 907.### 1N as of 000264
up to 088619
Model 907.### 1T as of 000306
up to 022132
Model 907.### 2N as of 000967
up to 088558
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Only the entry in the "Extended
VEGA Application" (EVA) system
in the "Current" tab is decisive for
authorized Mercedes-Benz service
partners. An additional test of the
affected vehicles in the workshop
information system (WIS) or
vehicle list is thereby not
necessary.

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SM88.10-D-0019SG

2

Subsequently modify front fender liner

Check distances between rear
sections of fender liner (2) and
stabilizer.

i
To check the distances, the
vehicle's suspension must be in
the compressed condition.
The distance between the rear
section of the fender liner (2) and
the stabilizer should be approx.
5 mm.
If a rear section of the fender liner
(2) is in front of the stabilizer or the
distance is too small,
↓
adapt rear section of fender liner
(2) (as of operation step 8).
If a rear section of the fender liner
(2) is deformed, damaged or the
fastening points are not OK,
↓
replace rear section of fender liner
(2) (as of operation step 6).

3

Check distances between front
sections of fender liners (1) and
brake hoses.

i
To check the distances, the
vehicle's suspension must be in
the compressed condition.
The distance between the front
section of the fender liner (1) and
the front brake hose should be
approx. 20 mm. In addition, the
front brake hose should be located
at the center of the cutout for the
front section of the fender liner (1).
If the distance between a brake
hose and a front section of the
fender liner (1) is insufficient,
↓
adapt front section of fender liner
(1) (as of operation step 8).

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SM88.10-D-0019SG

Check front and rear sections of
i
fender liners (1, 2) for damage and Adjacent components (brake
tight seating.
hoses) must also be checked for
damage and, if necessary, cleaned
using a rag before visual
inspection.
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Check the following points:
‑ damage to nuts
- damage to mounting holes
- damage to sections of fender liner
- damage to brake hoses
If no damage or chafe marks are
found and the distances to the
brake hoses and the stabilizer are
sufficient,
↓
end the measure.
If damage is visible on a section of
the front fender liner,
↓
replace respective section of
fender liner (as of operation step
6).
If damage or chafe marks are
present on the front brake hoses,
↓
replace affected front brake hose.

f
5
Topical note
f
6
f

Replace
Raise vehicle.
Special instructions for lifting and
supporting vehicle
Replace front section of front
fender liner (1).

AR42.10-D-0026TS

AH00.60-N-0100-01TS
AR00.60-D-1000-04TS
Depending on the findings.
AR88.10-D-1322TS
If front section of fender liner (1) is
to be replaced,
↓
adapt front section of fender liner
(1) before installation.

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SM88.10-D-0019-03SG

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SM88.10-D-0019SG