Mercedes-Benz Mclaren SLR Recall R/2006/144: Risk Of Fire, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 1 Sep 2006
- Launched
- 75
- vehicles in the UK
- PO72
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled Mclaren SLR vehicles built between 1 January 2005 and 15 August 2006. The alternator wiring harness ducting may foul adjacent components with the result that under extreme conditions overheating may occur. The dealer will check the condition of the ducting and the wiring re-routed. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The alternator wiring harness ducting may foul adjacent components with the result that under extreme conditions overheating may occur.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: RISK OF FIRE Defect: The alternator wiring harness ducting may foul adjacent components with the result that under extreme conditions overheating may occur. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the condition of the ducting checked and the wiring re-routed.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: risk of fire.
The Fix
The dealer will check the condition of the ducting and the wiring re-routed.
Are You Affected?
Mclaren SLR built between 1 January 2005 and 15 August 2006 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 75 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Mercedes-Benz, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Mercedes-Benz.
- Book with any franchised Mercedes-Benz dealer, quoting the campaign code PO72 or the DVSA reference R/2006/144. See how to get a Mercedes-Benz recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
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This is one of 833 Mercedes-Benz recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mercedes-Benz recall launched before it was R/2010/184 on 26 Jun 2006, for seat belt may become insecure. The one launched after it was R/2006/148 on 1 Sep 2006, for risk of electrical short circuit. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall, all recalls launched in 2006 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2006/144, launched 1 September 2006. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.