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06-21-06, 04:56 AM
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The 2005-'06 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren is being recalled for a problem with high underhood temperatures.
Date posted: 06-20-2006
MONTVALE, N.J. — Mercedes-Benz is recalling its 2005 and 2006 SLR McLaren because high underhood temperatures could damage the alternator and start a fire, the automaker said.
Mercedes spokesman Rob Moran told Inside Line that the recall covers 433 vehicles in the United States as well as an undisclosed number of cars sold globally.
"Customers will be notified by mail, and the repairs will be done free of charge," Moran said. He added that there were no reports of injury related to the problem. The automaker will repair the car by improving engine compartment cooling and by installing a new alternator and a modified engine control unit.
An alternator affected by the problem will not provide enough power for the car's electrical systems. The display will indicate the need to shut down features such as the air conditioning and the radio. If the Battery/Alternator Stop Vehicle icon appears, the driver should shut off the engine and have the vehicle towed to the dealership for repairs, the company said. Moran said the company will not disclose what it will cost to repair the SLR McLaren.
What this means to you: Have that SLR McLaren checked out before you head to the track or try any fancy maneuvers.
Source: http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/News/articleId=115844#2
The 2005-'06 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren is being recalled for a problem with high underhood temperatures.
Date posted: 06-20-2006
MONTVALE, N.J. — Mercedes-Benz is recalling its 2005 and 2006 SLR McLaren because high underhood temperatures could damage the alternator and start a fire, the automaker said.
Mercedes spokesman Rob Moran told Inside Line that the recall covers 433 vehicles in the United States as well as an undisclosed number of cars sold globally.
"Customers will be notified by mail, and the repairs will be done free of charge," Moran said. He added that there were no reports of injury related to the problem. The automaker will repair the car by improving engine compartment cooling and by installing a new alternator and a modified engine control unit.
An alternator affected by the problem will not provide enough power for the car's electrical systems. The display will indicate the need to shut down features such as the air conditioning and the radio. If the Battery/Alternator Stop Vehicle icon appears, the driver should shut off the engine and have the vehicle towed to the dealership for repairs, the company said. Moran said the company will not disclose what it will cost to repair the SLR McLaren.
What this means to you: Have that SLR McLaren checked out before you head to the track or try any fancy maneuvers.
Source: http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/News/articleId=115844#2