Recall 06V-220
MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. recalled the 2005 to 2006 Mercedes-Benz SLR Mclaren: Electrical system (alternator/generator/regulator).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 06V-220
- Reported
- June 19, 2006
- Vehicles affected
- 433 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
On certain passenger vehicles, under hard operating conditions, the engine compartment temperature can increase to a level which exceeds the design parameters for the alternator to not function and it will become damaged.
The risk
This will create the potential for an engine compartment fire.
The fix
Dealers will improve the engine compartment and alternator cooling, install a modified control unit and a new alternator free of charge. The recall began on june 23, 2006. Owners may contact mercedes benz at 1-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Mercedes benz recall no. 2006060003.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration?s vehicle safety hotline at 1-[removed] (tty 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]
Affected vehicles
- Mercedes-Benz SLR Mclaren 2005 to 2006