Safety Recall NHTSA · 06E014000 Reported February 6, 2006

Replacement wheel bearing kit

Zf Trading North America, Llc · N/A · 31,422 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
06E014000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Zf Trading North America, Llc
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
31,422
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
February 6, 2006

Defect Summary

Certain zf trading north america aftermarket wheel bearing kits, lemfoerder p/n 1402301, sold for installation on 1992-2001 mercedes benz sl500 (r129) vehicles after april 1, 2005. the caliper mounting bolts used in the wheel bearing kit may be defective, shear off and break. if both caliper mounting bolts break, the brake caliper may become unfixed and, when the vehicle is braked, the brake rotor could drag the caliper, causing the brake hose to rupture and the vehicle's suspension to be damaged.

Safety Consequence

This could result in a loss of a portion of the vehicle's braking ability, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action

Zf trading will notify its owners and repair the wheel bearing kits free of charge. the recall began on january 27, 2006.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Zf Trading North America, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 06E014000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 06E014000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 06E014000?

NHTSA recall 06E014000 was issued by Zf Trading North America, Llc on February 6, 2006. It addresses: Replacement wheel bearing kit. The recall affects approximately 31,422 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Zf Trading North America, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 06E014000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.