There have been 3 safety recalls for the Mercedes Benz SLK. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Mercedes Benz SLK.
In the event of a vehicle crash, the electrical fuel pump may not receive a crash signal that is required for the fuel pump to disconnect and prevent future fuel delivery as designed.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2007 Mercedes Benz C, 2008 Mercedes Benz C, 2005 Mercedes Benz C Class, 2006 Mercedes Benz C Class, 2008 Mercedes Benz CL, 2004 Mercedes Benz Cl Class, 2007 Mercedes Benz CLK, 2008 Mercedes Benz CLK, 2003 Mercedes Benz Clk Class, 2004 Mercedes Benz Clk Class, 2006 Mercedes Benz Clk Class, 2008 Mercedes Benz CLS, 2007 Mercedes Benz E, 2008 Mercedes Benz E, 2003 Mercedes Benz E Class, 2004 Mercedes Benz E Class, 2005 Mercedes Benz E Class, 2006 Mercedes Benz E Class, 2003 Mercedes Benz G500, 2008 Mercedes Benz M Class, 2006 Mercedes Benz M-class, 2007 Mercedes Benz M-class, 2008 Mercedes Benz R, 2006 Mercedes Benz R Class, 2007 Mercedes Benz R-class, 2007 Mercedes Benz S, 2008 Mercedes Benz S, 2004 Mercedes Benz S Class, 2003 Mercedes Benz Sl Class, 2004 Mercedes Benz Sl Class, 2006 Mercedes Benz Sl Class, 2009 Mercedes Benz Sl Class, 2005 Mercedes Benz SLK, 2006 Mercedes Benz SLK, 2007 Mercedes Benz SLK, 2008 Mercedes Benz SLK, 2009 Mercedes Benz SLK |
| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Recall Summary: Mercedes-benz is recalling my 2006-2008 m-class, r-class, my 2005-2009 slk-class, my 2005-2008 c-class, my 2003-2004 and 2006-2008 clk-class, my 2003-2008 e-class, my 2004 and 2008 cl-class, my 2008 cls-class, my 2004 and 2007-2008 s-class, my 2003 g-class, and my 2003-2004, 2006 and 2009 sl-class ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
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.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1998 Mercedes Benz SLK, 1999 Mercedes Benz SLK, 2000 Mercedes Benz SLK, 2001 Mercedes Benz SLK, 2002 Mercedes Benz SLK, 2003 Mercedes Benz SLK, 2004 Mercedes Benz SLK |
| Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS |
| Recall Summary: 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. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
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 |
| 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. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Jul. 7, 2008 | Electrical System | 404 |
| Nov. 1, 2005 | Exterior Lighting:brake Lights | 69,278 |
| Jun. 13, 2002 | Exterior Lighting:headlights | 27,863 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2009 Mercedes Benz SLK | 1 |
| 2008 Mercedes Benz SLK | 1 |
| 2007 Mercedes Benz SLK | 1 |
| 2006 Mercedes Benz SLK | 1 |
| 2005 Mercedes Benz SLK | 1 |
| 2004 Mercedes Benz SLK | 1 |
| 2003 Mercedes Benz SLK | 1 |
| 2002 Mercedes Benz SLK | 2 |
| 2001 Mercedes Benz SLK | 2 |
| 2000 Mercedes Benz SLK | 2 |
| 1999 Mercedes Benz SLK | 1 |
| 1998 Mercedes Benz SLK | 1 |