Vehicle recall R/2006/148

Mercedes-Benz R-Class recall: Risk of electrical short circuit

DVSA recall R/2006/148 names the Mercedes-Benz R-Class. It was launched 1 September 2006. DVSA does not record the build dates for this recall.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2006/148
Launched: 1 September 2006
Issued by: MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED
Manufacturer reference: PO65
Vehicles: 50 across the lines below

What can go wrong

The routing of the stater motor wiring harness may be incorrect with the attendant risk of a short circuit occurring.

The fix

Recall vehicles and check the routing of the subject wiring harness taking corrective action as necessary.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Mercedes-Benz R-Class	not recorded	50

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Other recalls for these models

R/2006/152 Seat belt may de-latch 1 September 2006, Mercedes-Benz R-Class
R/2008/147 Engine emergency shut off on board diagnosis or tank/speedo signal may be affected 10 November 2008, Mercedes-Benz CLK, Mercedes-Benz M-Class, Mercedes-Benz C-Class and others
R/2008/149 Engine could lose power. 17 November 2008, Mercedes-Benz M-Class, Mercedes-Benz G-Class, Mercedes-Benz CLS and others
R/2010/205 Fuel may leak 7 January 2011, Mercedes-Benz S-Class, Mercedes-Benz M-Class, Mercedes-Benz C-Class and others
R/2011/172 Fuel may leak 26 January 2012, Mercedes-Benz C-Class, Mercedes-Benz R-Class, Mercedes-Benz S-Class and others
R/2021/279 The driver's air bag may have a chemical change to its propellant over time 17 August 2021, Mercedes-Benz SLK, Mercedes-Benz M-Class, Mercedes-Benz R-Class and others

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Source

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: DVSA vehicle recall records (RecallsFile.csv), recalls launched 1992 to 2026. Recall data updated 22 September 2026.

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