Recall 05V505000: 1998–2004 Mercedes-Benz SLK

Report received

Nov 1, 2005

Manufacturer

Mercedes-benz usa, llc.

Potentially affected

69,278vehicles

Model years

1998–2004

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible 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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1998 Mercedes-Benz SLK2 complaints
• 1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK6 complaints
• 2000 Mercedes-Benz SLK3 complaints
• 2001 Mercedes-Benz SLK19 complaints
• 2002 Mercedes-Benz SLK25 complaints
• 2003 Mercedes-Benz SLK9 complaints
• 2004 Mercedes-Benz SLK0 complaints