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    NHTSA Vehicle and Tire Recalls: May 25 To June 27, 2006

    Jan. 1, 2020
    NHTSA recalls for the following vehicles: 2005-2006 Mercedes SLR McLaren; 2006 Chevrolet Impala; 2006 Nissan Altima and Sentra; 1999-2004 GEMs; 2003-2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee; 2000-2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee; 1998-2002 Audi A6, A6 Avants, S6, and S6 Ava
    VEHICLE NEWS
     NHTSA Vehicle and Tire Recalls: 
    May 25 To June 27, 2006    DATE: June 16, 2006
    MAKE & MODEL: 2005-2006 Mercedes SLR McLaren
    NO. OF UNITS: 433
    NHTSA RECALL ID #: 06V220000
    MANUFACTURER RECALL #: Mercedes Benz # 2006060003
    COMPONENT: Alternator / Generator / Regulator
    PROBLEM: On certain passenger vehicles when under hard operating conditions, the engine compartment temperature can increase to a level that exceeds the design parameters. As a result, the alternator will not function, and it will become damaged. This creates 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 is expected to begin during June 2006. Owners may contact Mercedes Benz at (800) 367-6372.    DATE: June 14, 2006
    MAKE & MODEL: 2006 Chevrolet Impala
    NO. OF UNITS: 2,023
    NHTSA RECALL ID #: 06V215000
    MANUFACTURER RECALL #: GM #06016
    COMPONENT: Seats
    PROBLEM: Certain vehicles equipped with a manual passenger seat adjuster fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages." The mounting bracket on the left side of the floor may not be properly located. In a severe vehicle crash, the seat adjuster may separate from the mounting bracket, increasing the risk of occupant injury.
    REMEDY: Dealers will inspect the seat adjuster and replace it when necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on July 5, 2006. Owners may contact Chevrolet at (800) 630-2438.    DATE: June 12, 2006
    MAKE & MODEL: 2006 Nissan Altima and Sentra
    NO. OF UNITS: 85,000
    NHTSA RECALL ID #: 06V223000
    MANUFACTURER RECALL #: None
    COMPONENT: Engine cooling
    PROBLEM: Certain passenger vehicles equipped with 2.5L engines may experience excessive engine oil consumption as a result of improper performance of the piston rings. If the oil is not maintained to least at the minimum level, engine damage can occur and in extreme cases, result in an engine fire.
    REMEDY: Nissan has not yet provided a remedy for this campaign. On June 9, 2006, Nissan notified owners of the possibility of excessive oil consumption and the importance of maintaining the oil at a proper level. Owners may contact Nissan at (800) 647-7261.    DATE: June 8, 2006
    MAKE & MODEL: 1999-2004 GEMs
    NO. OF UNITS: 27,713
    NHTSA RECALL ID #: 06V222000
    MANUFACTURER RECALL #: None
    COMPONENT: Electrical system
    PROBLEM: On certain two- and four-passenger, short- and long-bed low-speed vehicles, the 12-volt output from the auxiliary card circuit board (a DC voltage-to-DC voltage converter) may become inoperative and result in loss of headlamp, tail lamp and turn signal lamp functions. NHTSA says that given the electrical nature of this problem, there is the possibility that an electrical failure could lead to a fire.
    REMEDY: Dealers will replace the auxiliary cards, install a splash/spray protection and adjust the dash seal free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule. Owners may contact Global Electric at (888) 871-4367.    DATE: June 6, 2006
    MAKE & MODEL: 2003-2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee
    NO. OF UNITS: 111,687
    NHTSA RECALL ID #: 06V197000
    MANUFACTURER RECALL #: DaimlerChrysler Recall #F17
    COMPONENT: Front seat heater/cooler
    PROBLEM: On certain sport utility vehicles equipped with heated seats, the front passenger seat electric heater element could overheat. Overheating could potentially cause a fire.
    REMEDY: Dealers will replace the heated seat elements. Rhe recall is expected to begin during July 2006. Owners may contact DaimlerChrysler at (800) 853-1403.    DATE: June 6, 2006
    MAKE & MODEL: 2000-2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee
    NO. OF UNITS: 131441
    NHTSA RECALL ID #: 06V199000
    MANUFACTURER RECALL #: DaimlerChrysler Recall #F25
    COMPONENT: Engine cooling system fan
    PROBLEM: On certain sport utility vehicles, the plastic blades of the electric motor-driven cooling fan may separate and penetrate the shroud. If this occurs while the hood is open, a person in the vicinity of the engine compartment could be struck by the blade and injured.
    REMEDY: Dealers will replace the electric cooling fan modules free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule. Owners may contact DamlerChrysler at (800) 853-1403.    DATE: June 2, 2006
    MAKE & MODEL: 1998-2002 Audi A6, A6 Avants, S6, and S6 Avants
    NO. OF UNITS: Unknown
    NHTSA RECALL ID #: 06V198000
    MANUFACTURER RECALL #: None
    COMPONENT: Electrical system
    PROBLEM: On certain affected vehicles, while performing the remedial repair for Recall # 04V133000, the headlight switch wiring harness could come into contact with the driver's side support cross-member if the plastic cover is not securely installed to the cross-member. This could lead to an electrical short in the harness, which could lead to a fire in the driver's side dashboard area.
    REMEDY: The manufacturer has not yet provided a remedy or an owner notification schedule for this campaign. Owners may contact Audi at (800) 822-2834.    DATE: May 31, 2006
    MAKE & MODEL: Firestone / Destination
    NO. OF UNITS: 10
    NHTSA RECALL ID #: 06T012000
    MANUFACTURER RECALL #: None
    COMPONENT: Tires-Tread/Belt
    PROBLEM: Certain Firestone Destination A/T P265/75R16 passenger tires manufactured between Jan. 29 and Feb. 4, 2006 are affected. Because of an improper machine setup, the tires may have been produced with a damaged inner liner that could result in a small area on the inside of the tire to have no inner liner coverage. Tires built under such conditions may experience air permeation into the body of the tire. Over time, this may lead to tread separation and air loss, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
    REMEDY: Firestone will notify owners and replace the tires free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during June 2006. Owners may contact Firestone at (800) 367-3872.    DATE: May 30, 2006
    MAKE & MODEL: 2004-2006 Toyota Prius
    NO. OF UNITS: 170,856
    NHTSA RECALL ID #: 06V188000
    MANUFACTURER RECALL #: Toyota Recall #60C
    COMPONENT: Electric Power Assist System
    PROBLEM: The intermediate shaft and sliding yoke in the electric power steering system can crack when large forces are applied to them. The connection may separate or the sleeve may fracture. This could result in a loss of steering control of the vehicle.
    REMEDY: Toyota will replace the steering intermediate shaft and inspect the sliding yoke and replace it if necessary. The recall is expected to begin during June 2006. Owners may contact Toyota at (800) 331-4331.    (Source: NHTSA)

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