Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc | NHTSA Recall #06V098000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 06V098000 by Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc. Includes 7,000 affected units, STARTER WIRING HARNESS, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

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.

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 Overview

NHTSA ID: 06V098000
Manufacturer: Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc
Report Received Date: 2006-04-03T00:00:00
Subject: Starter wiring harness
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 7,000

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 2006040002
Recall Type: Vehicle
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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-5z26_x3ht-3jkc
NHTSA ID: 06V098000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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