Brake Light problems of the 2004 Mercedes Benz SLK230

Tl- the contact owns a 2003 Mercedes Benz slk(n/a). The contact stated that her brake lights are detective. The contact stated while driving to work, a fellow motorist flagged her down and alerted her that her brake lights were not working. The contact took the vehicle to a dealer(mercedes-benz of north olmsted 28450 lorain rd, north olmsted, OH 44070 440- 716-2700) to be serviced. While there, she was informed that she had a had a nail inside of her front right tire and it needed to be replaced. Due to a despite she had with the dealer due to the tire issue, the brake lights were not replaced. The manufacturer was notified about the failure with her brake light and was informed that there had been a prior recall on the vehicle NHTSA campaign number: 05v505000(exterior lighting). The manufacturer offered no further assistance. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was 80,347. Jo.

Bought car with 60000 miles and after 3 years right side rear brake light stopped working. Replaced bulb and adapter but also had to bend adapter connector prongs for better contact. Six months later same problem and replaced whole right side unit. Some time later same problem with other side. Took to dealer and they said recall had been done. Mb offered a $1000 towards new car. (funny) repaired with same item and same defect, I can't believe this is right for mb to get away with.