Safety Recall NHTSA · 06V028000 Reported February 2, 2006

Instrument cluster failure

Q: What is recall 06V028000?

NHTSA recall 06V028000 was issued by Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc on February 2, 2006. It addresses: Instrument cluster failure. The recall affects approximately 36,911 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc · N/A · 36,911 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

06V028000

Manufacturer Campaign

2006080004

Manufacturer

Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

36,911

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

February 2, 2006

Defect Summary

On certain vehicles, the instrument cluster is experiencing electrical malfunctions. the instrument cluster contains gauges and indicators that must be illuminated whenever the vehicle is in operation.

Safety Consequence

Due to inadequate illumination, the driver will be unable to read the gauges and indicators, such as the speedometer, which could increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the instrument cluster modules. the recall will be conducted in phases. phase i was mailed out to approximately 7,500 owners on september 29, 2006. phase ii and phase iii is scheduled for december 2006. owners may contact mercedes-benz at 1-800-367-6372.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 06V028000 or campaign 2006080004.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 06V028000

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

What is recall 06V028000?

NHTSA recall 06V028000 was issued by Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc on February 2, 2006. It addresses: Instrument cluster failure. The recall affects approximately 36,911 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 06V028000 or the manufacturer campaign number 2006080004. 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.