2000 MERCEDES BENZ SLK Recall ID from NHTSA: 01I005000
| Auto Recall Date: |
APR 15, 2001 |
| Vehicle Component: |
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW |
| Model Affected |
SLK |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
2038
Recall Details
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Auto Recall Date:
APR 15, 2001
Vehicle Component:
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
2038
Model Affected
2000 MERCEDES BENZ SLK
2000 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class Defect Summary:
THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SAFETY ACT. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 2000 SLK AND E-CLASS VEHICLES. SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENTS HAVE OCCURRED WHEN THE VEHICLE IS LEFT PARKED IN HIGH TEMPERATURES DURING WARMER MONTHS.
Defect Consequence:
Remedy:
MERCEDES-BENZ DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SIDE AIR BAG FREE OF CHARGE. MERCEDES-BENZ HAS DECIDED TO CONDUCT A SERVICE CAMPAIGN TO REPLACE THE SIDE AIR BAG. OWNERS CAN CONTACT MERCEDES-BENZ AT 1-800-367-6372, CONCERNING THIS PROGRAM.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
2038
Notes:
MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC.
2000 MERCEDES BENZ SLK Recall ID from NHTSA: 02V152000
| Auto Recall Date: |
JUN 13, 2002 |
| Vehicle Component: |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS |
| Model Affected |
SLK |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
27863
Recall Details
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Auto Recall Date:
JUN 13, 2002
Vehicle Component:
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
27863
Model Affected
2000 MERCEDES BENZ SLK
2000 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class Defect Summary:
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THE OWNER'S MANUAL DOES NOT CONTAIN THE PROPER HEADLAMP AIMING INSTRUCTIONS.
Defect Consequence:
THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.
Remedy:
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH HEADLAMP AIMING INSTRUCTIONS, AND DIRECTIONS FOR AFFIXING THESE INSERTS TO THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 15, 2002. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE INSTRUCTIONS WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT MERCEDES-BENZ AT 1-201-573-0117.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
27863
Notes:
MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC.
2000 MERCEDES BENZ SLK Recall ID from NHTSA: 05V505000
| Auto Recall Date: |
NOV 01, 2005 |
| Vehicle Component: |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS |
| Model Affected |
SLK |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
69278
Recall Details
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Auto Recall Date:
NOV 01, 2005
Vehicle Component:
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
69278
Model Affected
2000 MERCEDES BENZ SLK
2000 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class Defect Summary:
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, FAILURE OF ONE OF THE SIDE BRAKE LIGHTS CAN OCCUR. THE BASE OF THE SOCKET CAN BE SUBJECT TO THERMAL DEFORMATION OVER TIME.
Defect Consequence:
THIS DEFORMATION CAN CAUSE MOVEMENT IN THE SOCKET-TO-BULB CONNECTION, WHICH COULD LEAD TO A LOOSENING OF THE ELECTRICAL CONTACTS IN THE SOCKET, AND FAILURE OF THE BULB TO ILLUMINATE.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR LAMP MODULES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 12, 2006, TO APPROXIMATELY 8,200 OWNERS. PHASE II MAILING IS SCHEDULE ON OR ABOUT NOVEMBER 3, 2006, AND PHASE III MAILING IS SCHEDULE FOR JANUARY 2007 FOR THE REMAINING OWNERS. OWNERS OF VEHICLES WITH THE UPDATED TRIM (POST-FACE LIFT) WILL GET AN INTERIM NOTICE DURING NOVEMBER 2006, ASKING THEM TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT FOR REAR TAIL LAMP REPLACEMENT LATER IN 2007. HOWEVER, IF THEY EXPERIENCE AN ACTUAL REAR LAMP FAILURE BEFORE THEY RECEIVE THAT NOTICE, THEY SHOULD COME TO THEIR DEALER IMMEDIATELY FOR A FREE REPAIR. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MERCEDES-BENZ AT 1-800-367-6372.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
69278
Notes:
MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. 2006080005