Vehicle recall 06V220000 · June 19, 2006
2005-2006 Mercedes-Benz SLR Mclaren
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…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 06V220000
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 19, 2006
- Filed by
- MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 2006060003
- Owner notification
- June 30, 2006
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 433
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Mercedes-Benz SLR Mclaren (2005-2006): 2006, 2005
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