2006 MERCEDES BENZ R CLASS Recalls (4)

Campaign:
06V098000 on 04/02/2006
Component:
Electrical system:starter assembly
Manufactured:
07/31/2005 - 02/27/2006
Affected:
7,000
Defect:
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.
Correction:
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.

Campaign:
06V101000 on 04/03/2006
Component:
Seat belts: rear:buckle assembly
Manufactured:
12/31/2005 - 03/30/2006
Affected:
2,500
Defect:
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.
Correction:
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.

Campaign:
08V006000 on 01/08/2008
Component:
Engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel
Manufactured:
04/30/2006 - 10/30/2007
Affected:
9,004
Defect:
On certain passenger vehicles equipped with diesel engines, the crankshaft sensor could fail due to separation of bond wires from the lead frame in the sensor. this results in an interruption in the electrical connection in the chip housing of the sensor.
Consequence:
When this happens, the vehicle may lose power rather than enter a limp-home mode. in addition, the vehicle cannot be restarted after failure of the electrical connection in the sensor, increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Dealers will replace the crankshaft sensor. the recall began on february 4, 2008. owners may contact mercedes-benz at 1-800-367-6372.
Notes:
Mercedes recall no. 2008010005.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.

Campaign:
08V303000 on 07/08/2008
Component:
Electrical system
Manufactured:
08/31/2005 - 05/30/2008
Affected:
404
Defect:
Mercedes-benz is recalling my 2006-2008 m-class, r-class, my 2005-2009 slk-class, my 2005-2008 c-class, my 2003-2004 and 2006-2008 clk-class, my 2003-2008 e-class, my 2004 and 2008 cl-class, my 2008 cls-class, my 2004 and 2007-2008 s-class, my 2003 g-class, and my 2003-2004, 2006 and 2009 sl-class vehicles. a software calibration number (scn) coding received on the affected vehicles during a recent workshop visit was incorrect. depending on the model year and model affected, the results of an incorrect scn coding can affect a number of vehicle safety and emission functions including the following types of functions: (1) the fuel gauge readings may be incorrect; (2) a stuck fuel-level sensor may not be displayed in the instrument cluster; (3) the obd system may cause the check engine light to illuminate incorrectly; and, (4) the speedometer may be out of tolerance.
Consequence:
In the event of a vehicle crash, the electrical fuel pump may not receive a crash signal that is required for the fuel pump to disconnect and prevent future fuel delivery as designed.
Correction:
Dealers will recode the scn free of charge. the recall began on august 30, 2008. owners may contact mercedes-benz at 1-800-367-6372.
Notes:
Mercedes-benz recall no. 2008 070001.customers may 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.

2006 MERCEDES BENZ R CLASS TSBs (7)

Bulletin:
463041
Component:
015100 steering:hydraulic power assist:pump
Summary:
Flow noises from area of power steering pump and/or foaming of power steering oil in reservoir. on mercedes benz ml and r class models. *ak
Bulletin:
TB-46-20-61
Component:
010000 steering
Summary:
Rattling/thumping noise on rough roads and/or knocking noise when moving steering in both directions on all model 164 and 251 vehicles. model years unknown. *pe
Bulletin:
TSB-42-10-109
Component:
034000 service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components
Summary:
Mercedes: corrosion protection coatings for brake components and hardware may be damaged and or stripped away if highly concentrated acid based cleaners are used. once the corrosion protection is damaged or removed the brake components an
Bulletin:
SB-P-047231
Component:
010000 steering
Summary:
Mercedes: uneven steering forces when steering from lock to lock. increased steering forces in certain positions. approximately every 90 degrees a pressure point can be felt which must be overcome by increased force on the steering wheel
Bulletin:
SB-91-60-193
Component:
140000 air bags
Summary:
Mercedes: airbag durability and reliability. air bag srs control module (n2/2) does not have a set shelf life and will normally be reliable for the life of a vehicle. with 164, 216 221, 251 and newer, the airbag control unit can be reset
Bulletin:
SB-32-25-82
Component:
021230 suspension:front:springs:air suspension system
Summary:
Mercedes-benz: shock absorber procedure. *rm
Bulletin:
SB-59783
Component:
114000 electrical system:wiring
Summary:
Mercedes-benz: there are electrical production quality issues that cause the air bag warning light to illuminate. *rm

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