Mercedes-benz Recall 02V152000: Exterior Lighting, Headlights

NHTSA recall 02V152000 · announced June 13, 2002 · filed by Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc. · 27,863 units affected

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.

What to do

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.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

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).

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2000 Mercedes-benz Slk
• 2001 Mercedes-benz Slk
• 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.