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July 31, 2024 Service bulletin

Yellow coolant warning system message appears in instrument cluster

Mercedes-Benz technical service bulletin LI20.40-P-070996 for 2020-2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350, 2019-2021 Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 and 2020-2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 and others.

Bulletin number
LI20.40-P-070996
Component
Engine
Summary
Complaint Yellow coolant warning system message appears in instrument cluster. Fault code P048392 or P048397 present in N127 Powertrain Control Unit. Cause Faulty communication between fan and control unit N127-PTCU. Remedy If other fault codes related to engine fan are present, process these first. Replace engine fan with part as specified in XENTRY parts information. Group 50/015. Note: Do not install a lower wattage fan than what was originally installed in vehicle.

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