Mercedes-Benz R Class Recall R/2006/148: Risk Of Electrical Short Circuit, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 1 Sep 2006
- Launched
- 50
- vehicles in the UK
- PO65
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled R Class vehicles. The routing of the stater motor wiring harness may be incorrect with the attendant risk of a short circuit occurring. The dealer will check the routing of the subject wiring harness taking corrective action as necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The routing of the stater motor wiring harness may be incorrect with the attendant risk of a short circuit occurring.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHORT CIRCUIT Defect: The routing of the stater motor wiring harness may be incorrect with the attendant risk of a short circuit occurring. Remedy: Recall vehicles and check the routing of the subject wiring harness taking corrective action as necessary.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: risk of electrical short circuit.
The Fix
The dealer will check the routing of the subject wiring harness taking corrective action as necessary.
Are You Affected?
R Class may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 50 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Mercedes-Benz, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
Choose the make and model so we can match recalls to your car.
What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Mercedes-Benz.
- Book with any franchised Mercedes-Benz dealer, quoting the campaign code PO65 or the DVSA reference R/2006/148. See how to get a Mercedes-Benz recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
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This is one of 833 Mercedes-Benz recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mercedes-Benz recall launched before it was R/2006/144 on 1 Sep 2006, for risk of fire. The one launched after it was R/2006/152 on 1 Sep 2006, for seat belt may de-latch. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall, all recalls launched in 2006 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2006/148, launched 1 September 2006. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.