Vehicle recall 06V098000 · April 3, 2006
2006 Mercedes-Benz R-Class
On certain passenger vehicles, the starter wiring harness may be routed incorrectly.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- 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
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 06V098000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 3, 2006
- Filed by
- MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 2006040002
- Owner notification
- May 15, 2006
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 7,000
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system › Starter assembly
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Mercedes-Benz R-Class (2006): 2006
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