Recall 02V-152
MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. recalled the 2000 to 2002 Mercedes-Benz SLK: Exterior lighting (headlights).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 02V-152
- Reported
- June 13, 2002
- Vehicles affected
- 27,863 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
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.
The risk
This does not meet the requirements of the standard.
The fix
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-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).
Affected vehicles
- Mercedes-Benz SLK 2000 to 2002