2005 Mercedes-Benz SLR MCLARENMercedes-benz Slr Mclaren 2005

Complaint Information: Recalls, Service Bulletins, OBD II Codes

NHTSA Mandated Recalls
  • Recall 38544 [USA]: This will create the potential for an engine compartment fire.
    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.
    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.
    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.

  • Recall 2006145 [Canada]: Electrical
    On certain vehicles, under hard operating conditions, the engine compartment temperature can increase to a level which exceeds the design parameters for the alternator. A damaged alternator cannot assure sufficient voltage to supply the vehicle electrical system. A damaged alternator has the potential to cause an engine compartment fire. Correction: dealers will install a modified control unit and a new alternator.

To ensure accuracy and for your safety, it is recommended to do a free VIN recall check here or here [USA] - UK - Canada.

Bulletins

Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.

  • LI91.18-P-077075 - SEATS: Crease formation on genuine leather seat covers in vehicles with low mileage ??A?A? Objects left on the seats for extended periods of time (pressure marks). ??A?A? Objects wedged between the seat backrest and seat cushion (e.G. Seat bel
  • LI4015P073804 - TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS: Tire pressure sensors.
  • LI27.50-P-071658 - POWER TRAIN: Harsh engagement when changing gear range from p to d or r
  • LI27.50-P-049281 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL): Harsh engagement when changing gear range from p to d
  • LI27.00-P-058554 - POWER TRAIN: Assistance in diagnosis and repair on transmission 722.9 in all car model series
  • C1A140101 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL: This customer 1 action has been initiated because certain mbrace subscribers were recently contacted by mbrace informing them that they need to have an i-button call performed to ensure their mbrace device has registered with the verizon
  • LI82.70-P-060004 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL: Iphone mobile phone: various complaints after software update to ios8
  • LI33-25-P-048890 - STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM: Mercedes: creaking noise from bottom front suspension (connection of lower control arm to steering knuckle). Audible creaking noise when steering at standstill or when driving at low speed. Cause is deformation of the bushing holding the
  • LI-88-40 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL: Mercedes benz(xentry): warning symbol: vehicle with open engine hood. Red warning symbol in the display of instrument cluster although the hood is closed. Microswitch of engine hood latch is open. The hood was unlocked without undoing th
  • LI4620-P-048650 - STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION): Mercedes benz: steering gear leaking. Grease marks (leaking) or sweating in the area of the dust cap on the steering gear. Due to excessive grease added during the production process, grease emerges from the dust cap when warm. There is
  • LI-58-40 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE: Xentry (mercedes): engine warning lamp is currently on or was on and a delay fault of the camshaft adjust to current or stored in the engine control unit. Models 171, 203, 209, 211, 219, 221, 216, 230, 164, 251, and 403. No model years li
  • TSB-42-10-109 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER: Mercedes: corrosion protection coatings for brake components and hardware may be damaged and or stripped away if highly concentrated acid based cleaners are used. Once the corrosion protection is damaged or removed the brake components an
  • PB-35-31-04 - POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT: Tightening torque of differential oil temperature sensor on model 199.376 (slr, mclaren) vehicles with vin range m000018 to m000297. *pe
  • 635012 - SUSPENSION:REAR: Mercedes-benz - chafing on rear transverse control arm, up to vin m001111 model slr (year unknown) *nj
  • 2006100002 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER: Check threaded connection of brake calipers at rear axle; replace wheel carrier if necessary. *kb
  • 2006100001 - SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY: Inspect rear axle toe; if necessary, install bushings for rear axle toe adjustment and install offset transverse control arm as required. *kb
  • 2006110004 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:PADS: Replace front axle brake pads. *kb
  • 202032 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS: Location of coolant hose on cross member. Mercedes-benz model 199. Model year unknown. *tt ( model slr 2005-2008) updated 9/9/08. *pe

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