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NHTSA Recall 06V220000: Alternator/generator/regulator (electrical system)

MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 433 vehicles. It affects 2005–2006 Mercedes-Benz Slr McLaren.

433
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2006
owners notified (June 30)
NHTSA campaign06V220000
Manufacturer campaign2006060003
ComponentELECTRICAL SYSTEM › ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Report receivedJune 19, 2006
Owner notificationJune 30, 2006
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

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.

Safety 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.

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.

Vehicles covered by recall 06V220000

Make and modelModel years
Mercedes-Benz Slr McLaren2005, 2006

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.