Mercedes SLR recalled- May catch fire

Nikki · 06-21-2006, 05:06 PM

MB is recalling its SLR, saying that it may catch fire.

http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...ticleId=115844

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World-Class Recall: Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Could Catch Fire

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.

tankengine · 06-21-2006, 05:30 PM

half a million dollar bucket of fire!

wicked what rich people do!

Nikki · 06-21-2006, 05:37 PM

hahahaha i have too much time on my hands

ALPINE6SPD · 06-21-2006, 05:49 PM

I hate the SLR. MB Claims its a supercar and only offers an automatic? What a poser car.

ward · 06-21-2006, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Nikki

hahahaha i have too much time on my hands

was that lindsay lohan's crotch coming out of that car??

(only funny if you'd heard that tape of paris's boyfriend)

Nikki · 06-21-2006, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by ward

was that lindsay lohan's crotch coming out of that car??

(only funny if you'd heard that tape of paris's boyfriend)

lol heard about it. firecrotch.

NaTuReB0Y · 06-21-2006, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by ALPINE6SPD

I hate the SLR. MB Claims its a supercar and only offers an automatic? What a poser car.

can you find another faster automatic on the planet?

Ryan@Motorwerks · 06-21-2006, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by ALPINE6SPD

I hate the SLR. MB Claims its a supercar and only offers an automatic? What a poser car.

I think of it as more of a luxury supercar. The auto trans is where the importance of luxury outweighed the supercar aspect. i doubt poor Paris would be able to dirve it without the auto, so maybe thats who they had in mind

. But none the less the SLR's looks and performance are up to supercar standards without a doubt.

Ryan@Motorwerks · 06-21-2006, 06:53 PM

And tell that bitch to:
1. Wash her car once in a while
2. Pick out a better color

Nikki · 06-21-2006, 09:34 PM

better caption

SE3P_to_E90 · 06-21-2006, 10:33 PM

LOL!!! or better yet... <<<<<"LOVES IT"

ward · 06-21-2006, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by NaTuReB0Y

can you find another faster automatic on the planet?

911 turbo!

aapriadi · 06-22-2006, 07:11 PM

omg that dumb bitch drivin an slr

whats next? a blind astronaut? a deaf judge? i hope the slr she's in will catch fire and friggin explodes

aapriadi · 06-22-2006, 07:12 PM

omg that dumb bitch drivin an slr

whats next? a blind astronaut? a deaf judge? i hope the slr she's in will catch fire and friggin explode

just4kickz · 06-22-2006, 07:24 PM

i've only seen the SLR on the road once. too aggresive looking

bavarian19 · 06-22-2006, 08:08 PM

God shes dumb...

ward · 06-22-2006, 10:01 PM

notice she's scratching the paint on the ferarri by rubbing her stupid bony ass on it

I wouldn't be surprised if it's got some sort of sexually transimtted disease now

Mr.Bimmer · 06-24-2006, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by ward

911 turbo!

nope SLR is quicker. though it is roughly three/four times the cost. If I had the money, I'd be all over the SLR, that or the Carrera GT that would be a hard decision, i'll worry about that when i need to worry abou it

ward · 06-24-2006, 04:39 PM

new turbo is faster than the SLR to 60

SLR is about 3.6-3.8, 911 3.4

who knows what happens above 60 though...... enough magazine racing for now

BMW0 · 06-25-2006, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Nikki

better caption

BMW320i · 06-26-2006, 04:37 AM

well, the new 911 is quicker thats 4 sure..

and the SLR cost like 4 997t !!!!

ALPINE6SPD · 06-26-2006, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by NaTuReB0Y

can you find another faster automatic on the planet?

I am not talking about speed. I am saying that a car should not be called a "supercar" if you can not get a stick. Just my opinion.

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