NHTSA recall 05V505000
Exterior Lighting · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Details
What's 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.
Why it matters: 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.
The fix: 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…
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
- 1998 Mercedes-Benz Slk
- 1999 Mercedes-Benz Slk
- 2000 Mercedes-Benz Slk
- 2001 Mercedes-Benz Slk
- 2002 Mercedes-Benz Slk
- 2003 Mercedes-Benz Slk
- 2004 Mercedes-Benz Slk
All model years NHTSA lists
1998 Mercedes Benz Slk, 1999 Mercedes Benz Slk, 2000 Mercedes Benz Slk, 2001 Mercedes Benz Slk, 2002 Mercedes Benz Slk, 2003 Mercedes Benz Slk, 2004 Mercedes Benz Slk.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 05V505000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.