Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
MERCEDES BENZ
Model Of Vehicle
SLK
Year
2001
Recall Campaign Number
02V152000
Component Description
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
Effect Of Defect
This Does Not Meet The Requirements Of The Standard.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz Usa, Llc.
Start Of Manufacture
19990901
End Of Manufacture
20020531
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
27863
Date Owners Notified
20020715
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz Usa, Llc
Date Report Received
20020613
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
108