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2005-2006 Mercedes Benz SLR Mclaren recall: alternator/generator/regulator

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. reported this safety recall on June 19, 2006. It covers about 433 vehicles.

vehicles affected
433
reported
Jun 19, 2006
owners notified
Jun 30, 2006

Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator

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.
Risk
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.

Recall number 06V220000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 06V220000

Is there a recall on the 2005-2006 Mercedes Benz SLR Mclaren alternator/generator/regulator?

Yes. Recall 06V220000, reported on June 19, 2006, covers about 433 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 06V220000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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