SLR McLaren SLR McLaren 2dr Coupe
2006 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Recalls
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID: 06V220000
RECALL DATE: 2006-06-19
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.
CONSEQUENCES
THIS WILL CREATE THE POTENTIAL FOR AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.
REMEDY
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.
COMPONENT AFFECTED
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
NOTES
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