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SUBJECT: GROUP 54 - MODEL 163, MODEL YEAR 2001, AAM MODULE INSPECTION

This message contains further information regarding the M Class Retail Hold
communicated to you with MB-Net Message No. 074 on Tuesday, February 13,
2001.

All M Class vehicles in the chassis number range A250006 through A253538
must be inspected and, if necessary, have the AAM Module (N10) replaced.
In affected vehicles, the AAM Module may exhibit irregular operation.

Inspect the AAM module production date using Star Diagnosis, following the
path "Control Modules / Body / AAM / Control Unit Version". The AAM Module
date code is listed near the bottom of the screen in the following format:

Production Day:
Production Month:
Production Year:

An AAM Module having a production date code from 8 January 2001 through 29
January 2001 is faulty and MUST BE REPLACED. Vehicles with a faulty AAM
Module must not be retailed until the AAM Module (163 545 53 32) is
replaced.

If, upon inspection, the vehicle is equipped with an AAM Module outside of
the production date range specified above, it can be released immediately.

For each vehicle inspected, please submit a warranty claim to permit
tracking. Repair instructions, as well as warranty claims information
(damage code, operation code, and time allowance) will be communicated
shortly.

CLIENT VEHICLES
As first priority, MBUSA will contact each client with an affected vehicle
and open a Client Assistance (CA) Referral. This will initiate the
automatic shipment of a part for this specific client vehicle to your
center. The CA Referral will request that you contact the client for an
expeditious inspection and, if necessary, replacement of the affected
module.

DEALER INVENTORY
Vehicles in stock can be inspected immediately based upon the above
criteria. Details of parts shipments for affected vehicles will be
communicated once parts for all client vehicles are distributed.


Service Engineering
DRdg
2-15-01
16 081 2/16/2001 163 54 AAM2 MODULE INSPECTION Gentlemen,
Please see Dealer Technical Bulletin #081 below. FYI

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