1998-2004 Mercedes Benz SLK recall: brake lights
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. reported this safety recall on November 1, 2005. It covers about 69,278 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 69,278
- reported
- Nov 1, 2005
- owners notified
- Sep 12, 2006
- related complaints
- 12
Exterior lighting: brake lights
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 05V505000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 12 complaints about lights problems.
2001 Mercedes Benz SLK2002 Mercedes Benz SLK2003 Mercedes Benz SLK2004 Mercedes Benz SLK
Questions about recall 05V505000
Is there a recall on the 1998-2004 Mercedes Benz SLK brake lights?
Yes. Recall 05V505000, reported on November 1, 2005, covers about 69,278 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 05V505000?
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.
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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