Passenger car

Injuries Motor vehicles Serious risk
Alert Number0241/06
BrandMercedes-Benz
CategoryMotor vehicles
Risk TypeInjuries
Notifying CountryGermany
Country of OriginGermany
Model NumberSales designation R350; type 251 (R350), EU type approval e1*2001/116*0341
Published5 May 2006

Risk Description

The fitting position of the starter lead assembly is not as specified. In the case of damage to the assembly, which is encased in a corrugated tube, an acute voltage loss may occur, leading to failure of the entire electrical system.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary corrective action taken by the producer.Date of entry into force: Unknown

Product Description

Description: The recall concerns vehicles built between 08.2005 and 02.2006, vehicle identification numbers A000659 to A014575.

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