Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulatorRecall 06V-220 · 2005–2006 Mercedes-Benz SLR Mclaren
MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. recall 06V-220 covers 433 2005–2006 Mercedes-Benz SLR Mclaren for a electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator problem, reported to NHTSA on June 19, 2006.
Source: NHTSA recall 06V220000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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 1-800-367-6372.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from October 1, 2003 to May 31, 2006. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.