Recall 06V220000: Mercedes-benz usa, llc.

Report received

Jun 19, 2006

Manufacturer

Mercedes-benz usa, llc.

Potentially affected

433vehicles

Model years

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Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible 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.