NHTSA Recall 06V098000
NHTSA Campaign Id 06V098000; Date: Apr. 3, 2006
Over time, such chafing has the potential to wear through the protective sleeve and may expose the underlying starter wiring harness to further chafing, which could result in an electrical short, and the loss of function of the vehicle's electrical system.
Recalled Vehicles:
2006 Mercedes Benz R Class
Component: Electrical System:starter Assembly
Manufactured by: Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc.
Affected Units:: 7,000
Recall Summary:
On certain passenger vehicles, the starter wiring harness may be routed incorrectly. This routing could lead to chafing of the protective sleeve covering the starter wiring harness at the engine mount cover.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect and where necessary, correct, the routing of the wiring harness. In the case of wear, the protective sleeve, and if necessary, the starter wiring harness, will be replaced. The recall began on may 12, 2006. Owners may contact mercedes-benz at 1-800-367-6372.
Recall Notes:
Mercedes-benz recall no. 2006040002. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: May 15, 2006
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