NHTSA Recall 06V220000
NHTSA Campaign Id 06V220000; Date: Jun. 19, 2006
This will create the potential for an engine compartment fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2005 Mercedes Benz Slr Mclaren; 2006 Mercedes Benz Slr Mclaren
Component: Electrical System:alternator/generator/regulator
Manufactured by: Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc.
Affected Units:: 433
Recall Summary:
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.
How to 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 1-800-367-6372.
Recall Notes:
Mercedes benz recall no. 2006060003. Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration?s vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jun 30, 2006
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