Recalls for your 2005 Mercedes Benz Slr Mclaren

Recalls for 2005 Mercedes Benz Slr Mclaren

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DEFECT #1 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR


Posted on: 2006-06-19
Description
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.

Consequence
This will create the potential for an engine compartment fire.

Corrective Action
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.

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.