Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
MERCEDES BENZ
Model Of Vehicle
SLK
Year
2001
Recall Campaign Number
05V505000
Component Description
Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz Usa, Llc.
Start Of Manufacture
19961101
End Of Manufacture
20040430
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
69278
Date Owners Notified
20060912
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz Usa, Llc
Date Report Received
20051101
Make Campaign Number
2006080005