2000 MERCEDES BENZ SLK Recalls (3)
- Campaign:
- 01I005000 on 07/22/2001
- Component:
- Air bags:side/window
- Manufactured:
- 10/24/1999 - 12/16/1999
- Affected:
- 2,038
- Defect:
- This is not a safety recall in accordance with the safety act. however, it is deemed a safety improvement campaign by the agency. vehicle description: 2000 slk and e-class vehicles. side air bag deployments have occurred when the vehicle is left parked in high temperatures during warmer months.
- Correction:
- Mercedes-benz dealers will replace the side air bag free of charge. mercedes-benz has decided to conduct a service campaign to replace the side air bag. owners can contact mercedes-benz at 1-800-367-6372, concerning this program.
- Campaign:
- 02V152000 on 06/12/2002
- Component:
- Exterior lighting:headlights
- Manufactured:
- 08/31/1999 - 05/30/2002
- Affected:
- 27,863
- Defect:
- 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.
- Consequence:
- This does not meet the requirements of the standard.
- Correction:
- 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.
- Notes:
- Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
- Campaign:
- 05V505000 on 11/06/2005
- Component:
- Exterior lighting:brake lights
- Manufactured:
- 10/31/1996 - 04/29/2004
- Affected:
- 69,278
- Defect:
- 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.
- Consequence:
- 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.
- Correction:
- 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.
- Notes:
- Mercedes-benz recall no. 2006080005.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
2000 MERCEDES BENZ SLK TSBs (3)
- Bulletin:
- 2001040001
- Component:
- 142000 air bags:side/window
- Summary:
- Service campaign to replace the front left, rear left and / or right side impact airbags on 2000 slk and e-class vehicles. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 033008
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- Check engine light on / fault codes fc1200 / fc1208 stored in me-sfi control unit. mercedes-benz model c230, c280, c350, slk280, slk350, clk350, clk550, e350, e550, cls550, s600, and sl550. equipped with m272 engine or m273 engine. *nj
- Bulletin:
- TSB-42-10-109
- Component:
- 034000 service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components
- Summary:
- Mercedes: corrosion protection coatings for brake components and hardware may be damaged and or stripped away if highly concentrated acid based cleaners are used. once the corrosion protection is damaged or removed the brake components an
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