NHTSA Recall 02V152000
NHTSA Campaign Id 02V152000; Date: Jun. 13, 2002
This does not meet the requirements of the standard.
Recalled Vehicles:
2000 Mercedes Benz SLK; 2001 Mercedes Benz SLK; 2002 Mercedes Benz SLK
Component: Exterior Lighting:headlights
Manufactured by: Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc.
Affected Units:: 27,863
Recall Summary:
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.
How to 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.
Recall 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).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jul 15, 2002
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