2006 Mercedes Benz R-Class recall: buckle assembly
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. reported this safety recall on April 3, 2006. It covers about 2,500 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 2,500
- reported
- Apr 3, 2006
- owners notified
- May 3, 2006
Seat belts: rear/other: buckle assembly
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 06V101000
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 06V101000
Is there a recall on the 2006 Mercedes Benz R-Class buckle assembly?
Yes. Recall 06V101000, reported on April 3, 2006, covers about 2,500 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 06V101000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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