| NHTSA Recall # | 38545 |
| NHTSA Compaign # | 06V220000 |
| MFG Compaign # | 2006060003 |
| Manufacturer | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. |
| Supplier | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | SLR MCLAREN |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULA |
| Date of notification | 30/06/06 |
| Begin date of manufacuring | 01/10/03 |
| End date of manufacturing | 31/05/06 |
| Type of recall | V |
| Recall initiator | MFR |
| Report received | 19/06/06 |
| Report created | 19/06/06 |
| Regulation part number | |
| FMV safety standard number | |
| Estimated number of affected units | 433 |
| Defect 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 summary | 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. |
| Recall 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. |