1999 Mercedes Benz SLK230 lights problems

Filed Feb 7, 2007 · Lights · NV

1999 mercedes slk 230 with a safety recall customer wants to be reimbursed for repairs**cc the dealer denied there was a recall, however the consumer received a recall letter in the mail after being told there was no recall. The consumer took the vehicle to his mechanic to have the repairs done. Recall # 05v505000.

Filed Feb 2, 2007 · Electrical, Lights · 77,000 miles · NC

Tl* - the contact owns a 1999 mercedes benz slk230. The contact received a recall notice for the exterior lighting:brake lights. The mercedes mechanic replaced the lights at the contacts home. Prior to replacing the lights per the recall, the lights were working. However, the lights no longer worked, and the vehicle did not start. The dealer did not want to address the failures and make the necessary repairs. The contact talked to the manager of mercedes and he was unsuccessful at gaining assistance.

Filed Jan 22, 2007 · Lights · MD

Safety recall slk-class replace brake lamp bulb sockets**nar**cc the recall described the need to replace the brake lamp bulb sockets to ensure the tail lights continue to function properly. The consumer local mb dealer informed him that mercedes benz central supplier was unable to provide the parts needed.

Filed Dec 19, 2006 · Lights · CA

Tl* - the contact fixed the tail lights on her car, and then received a safety recall on her tail lights. Contact paid almost $500.00 to have her tail lights repaired, and was only reimbursed half of that. The contact wants to know if she can get entire money back. Safety recall number is 2006-080005.

Filed Aug 29, 2006 · Lights · 72,116 miles · NV

Dt*: the contact stated after being alerted the brake light was inoperable the vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop. The repair shop determined there was a the federal safety agency recall, # 05v505000, regarding the brake lights. The manufacturer was contact who reflected no knowledge of this recall. Updated 9/13/2006 -

Filed Aug 29, 2006 · Lights · 60,000 miles · CT

Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle's rear passenger side brake light was inoperable, and was taken to the dealership. The bulb was replaced, but immediately burned out. There was a the federal safety agency recall, # 05v505000, regarding the brake lights. The manufacturer had no knowledge of this recall.

Filed Jul 14, 2006 · Lights · 15,000 miles · VA

Re: the federal safety agency campaign # 05v‑505. The manufacturer indicated in a letter to the federal safety agency that it would start owner notification no sooner than second quarter of 2006. It is now third quarter 2006 and when asked, the manufacturer still says there are no active recalls on this vehicle. I feel that the manufacturer needs to provide an updated schedule for compliance with this recall campaign.

Filed Mar 24, 2006 · Lights · 90,000 miles · AL

Dt*: the contact stated the passenger side brake light was inoperable. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop that attempted to replace the bulb. The repair shop determined the socket burned out and while placing the bulb in the socket, the driver side socket burned out as well. Both brake light sockets are being replaced. Updated 04/11/06.

Filed Oct 5, 2005 · Lights · 30,000 miles · MD

Brake lights burn out frequently on my 1999 mercedes slk 230. Light sockets burn with discoloration and plastic melts at the socket and circuit board on the rear of the taillight. It is very difficult to remove the burned socket from the fixture. The intent of the design is to use finger pressure to twist the socket out. Due to the melting it requires the use of a wrench that then damages the socket sometimes to an unusable condition requiring replacement at owner cost. Dash "bulb out" warning light is too dim to notice and hidden from view behind the steering wheel. Bulb out warning light illuminates sometimes when there are no lights burned out so this makes it useless to determine what bulb is actually out if any. My car was in the mercedes shop for 30 days and returned to me with the comment ''condition could not be duplicated'' in regards to the taillight. All they had to do is remove it to see the burnt condition but they chose to ignore the problem. I have had to purchase a handful of sockets to keep on hand as they need replacing every month or so. I even purchased a new set of taillights, the entire housing and new sockets thinking this would solve the problem but they burned out a month later. I have turned the taillight over to the federal safety agency.

Filed Sep 29, 2005 · Lights · IL

the federal safety agency ACTION NUMBER : PE05051 REAR BRAKE LIGHT SOCKETS MELT/FAIL.