went for a ride on 12-02-06 in grayling 70 miles in the service light came on
shut off a had a look. alt. belt was blown had to tow to trailer.
Has this happened to others.

Didn't actually blow the belt but the alternator bracket cracked causing the belt to blow.

Thanks for the info.

This sort of thing is pretty rare.

Im glade its a rare prolbem.
I hope the dealer checks the bracket.

I have heard there is a problem with altenator wiring melting as well. Is this true?

The plug on the alternator can be damaged in certain conditions from heat. They are replacing the alternator shield with a wider one for free on all 06's.

Yes the wiring can melt, but the update for the 06 has a larger alt. sheild to combat that exact problem. I'm sure the 07 already has the larger shield.

the cracked bracket was a manufacturing defect, it cracked along a mold line I believe.