Vehicle recall 06V101000 · April 3, 2006
2006 Mercedes-Benz R-Class
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.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- 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.
- Consequence
- In the event of a crash, a seat occupant may not be properly restrained increasing the risk of personal injury.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 06V101000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 3, 2006
- Filed by
- MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 2006040003
- Owner notification
- May 3, 2006
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 2,500
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Seat belts › Rear/other › Buckle 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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