general problems of the 2008 Mercedes Benz SLK280

The contact owns a 2008 Mercedes Benz Slk280. The contact stated that while the vehicle was stationary, the hard convertible top would not release open when activated by the control device. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who informed the contact of a recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number 08v303000 (electrical system). The contact's VIN was not included the recall. The manufacturer was not notified o the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 10,000. The VIN was unavailable.