NHTSARecalled Jun 19, 2006 · #06V220000
ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE
Hazard
Vehicle safety defect
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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. THIS WILL CREATE THE POTENTIAL FOR AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.
Product details
- Product
- ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE
- Type
- Vehicle
- Manufacturer
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Model numbers
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- UPCs
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What you should do
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.