| NHTSA Recall # | 51322 |
| NHTSA Compaign # | 06V098000 |
| MFG Compaign # | 2006040002 |
| Manufacturer | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. |
| Supplier | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | R CLASS |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY |
| Date of notification | 15/05/06 |
| Begin date of manufacuring | 01/08/05 |
| End date of manufacturing | 28/02/06 |
| Type of recall | V |
| Recall initiator | MFR |
| Report received | 03/04/06 |
| Report created | 03/04/06 |
| Regulation part number | |
| FMV safety standard number | |
| Estimated number of affected units | 7000 |
| Defect 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. |
| Consequence summary | 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. |
| Corrective action | 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. |