Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
MERCEDES BENZ
Model Of Vehicle
SLR MCLAREN
Year
2006
Recall Campaign Number
06V220000
Component Description
Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator
Effect Of Defect
This Will Create The Potential For An Engine Compartment Fire.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz Usa, Llc.
Start Of Manufacture
20031001
End Of Manufacture
20060531
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
433
Date Owners Notified
20060630
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz Usa, Llc
Date Report Received
20060619
Make Campaign Number
2006060003