NHTSA ID Number: 10179815
Manufacturer Communication Number: B511219
TSB/Document Date: 2020-09-14
Summary
KIDNEY GRILL ACTIVE AIR FLAP FAULTS: A check control message or MIL (Malfunction Indicator Lamp) may be illuminated, with one or more of the following faults stored: 138207- Active cooling damper control (AKKS), top: blockage at warm ambient temperature 21B043- Active cooling damper control (AKKS), top: blockage at all ambient temperatures 138222- Active cooling damper control (AKKS), above: positional deviation error detected at warm ambient temperature 138209- Active cooling damper control (AKKS), top: Control deviation at all ambient temperatures 13822B- Active cooling damper control (AKKS), top: Control deviation at all ambient temperatures 21B042- Active cooling damper control (AKKS), below: blockage at all ambient temperatures 138206- Active cooling damper control (AKKS), bottom, blockage at warm ambient temperature 138225-Active air-flap control, bottom: top limit position not detected 138224-Active air-flap control, bottom: bottom limit position not detected Multiple potential issues may be the cause, including: 1. Faulty active air flap(s) (Upper and/or lower) 2. Software error in the DME 3. Debris or blockages from outside influence (non-warranty) 4. Information error memory that does not require a repair 5. For G20 only- Detached lower active air flaps
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MFR Communication Date: 2020-08-01
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