NHTSA Recall 06V101000
NHTSA Campaign Id 06V101000; Date: Apr. 3, 2006
In the event of a crash, a seat occupant may not be properly restrained increasing the risk of personal injury.
Recalled Vehicles:
2006 Mercedes Benz R Class
Component: Seat Belts: Rear:buckle Assembly
Manufactured by: Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc.
Affected Units:: 2,500
Recall Summary:
On certain passenger vehicles, during the production process, the threads in the nut used to secure the seat belt buckle in a limited number of second row seats may be missing. The absence of the screw threads results in an incomplete connection of the buckle to the seat.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect to see if the nut is missing and replace the seat if necessary free of charge. The recall began on may 3, 2006. Owners may contact mercedes-benz at 1-800-367-6372.
Recall Notes:
Mercedes-benz recall no. 2006040003. 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 3, 2006
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