Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
MERCEDES BENZ
Model Of Vehicle
R CLASS
Year
2006
Recall Campaign Number
06V101000
Component Description
Seat Belts: Rear/Other:Buckle Assembly
Effect Of Defect
In The Event Of A Crash, A Seat Occupant May Not Be Properly Restrained Increasing The Risk Of Personal Injury.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz Usa, Llc.
Start Of Manufacture
20060101
End Of Manufacture
20060331
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
2500
Date Owners Notified
20060503
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz Usa, Llc
Date Report Received
20060403
Make Campaign Number
2006040003