MB Recall Campaign on SLRs
06-19-2006, 04:04 PM
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MB Recall Campaign on SLRs
MONTVALE, N.J., June 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC will
conduct a voluntary recall campaign on certain model year 2005 - 2006 SLR
McLaren vehicles with regard to the alternator.
The company has determined that under hard operating conditions, the
engine compartment temperatures can increase to a level which exceeds the
design parameters for the alternator and creates the potential for an engine
compartment fire. A damaged alternator cannot assure sufficient voltage to
supply the vehicle electrical system. If this condition occurs, the driver
will first be informed of alternator damage by the instrument cluster
multifunction displays indicating the shut down of some vehicle comfort
features such as A/C, radio, etc. If voltage drops further, the multifunction
display will indicate "Battery/Alternator Stop Vehicle." In that case the
driver should shut off the vehicle and contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
dealer and have the vehicle towed in for repair. The dealer will improve
engine compartment cooling, install a modified control unit and a new
alternator.
WTF!! you pay nearly 1/2 million for a car and it is now being recalled!!!!
conduct a voluntary recall campaign on certain model year 2005 - 2006 SLR
McLaren vehicles with regard to the alternator.
The company has determined that under hard operating conditions, the
engine compartment temperatures can increase to a level which exceeds the
design parameters for the alternator and creates the potential for an engine
compartment fire. A damaged alternator cannot assure sufficient voltage to
supply the vehicle electrical system. If this condition occurs, the driver
will first be informed of alternator damage by the instrument cluster
multifunction displays indicating the shut down of some vehicle comfort
features such as A/C, radio, etc. If voltage drops further, the multifunction
display will indicate "Battery/Alternator Stop Vehicle." In that case the
driver should shut off the vehicle and contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
dealer and have the vehicle towed in for repair. The dealer will improve
engine compartment cooling, install a modified control unit and a new
alternator.
WTF!! you pay nearly 1/2 million for a car and it is now being recalled!!!!
06-19-2006, 04:57 PM
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If I spent a half mil....they better get their German a$$es out to my mansion and fix it.
I wouldn't drive a friggin mile....
I wouldn't drive a friggin mile....
06-19-2006, 09:01 PM
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I thought the SLR had a superior cooling system to the E55. Isn't the intercooler on top of the motor? I don't know a lot about engines, but how is this engine compartment getting so hot that it causes the alternator to catch fire...
