Exterior lighting: headlightsRecall 02V-152 · 2000–2002 Mercedes-Benz SLK
MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. recall 02V-152 covers 27,863 2000–2002 Mercedes-Benz SLK for a exterior lighting: headlights problem, reported to NHTSA on June 13, 2002.
Source: NHTSA recall 02V152000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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 1-201-573-0117.
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from September 1, 1999 to May 31, 2002. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.