Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
MERCEDES BENZ
Model Of Vehicle
R CLASS
Year
2006
Recall Campaign Number
06V098000
Component Description
Electrical System:Starter Assembly
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz Usa, Llc.
Start Of Manufacture
20050801
End Of Manufacture
20060228
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
7000
Date Owners Notified
20060515
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz Usa, Llc
Date Report Received
20060403
Make Campaign Number
2006040002