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2000-2002 Mercedes Benz SLK recall: headlights

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. reported this safety recall on June 13, 2002. It covers about 27,863 vehicles.

vehicles affected
27,863
reported
Jun 13, 2002
owners notified
Jul 15, 2002
related complaints
7

Exterior lighting: headlights

What is wrong
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.
Risk
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.

Recall number 02V152000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 7 complaints about lights problems.

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Questions about recall 02V152000

Is there a recall on the 2000-2002 Mercedes Benz SLK headlights?

Yes. Recall 02V152000, reported on June 13, 2002, covers about 27,863 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 02V152000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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