Consumer Complaint Detail

MERCEDES BENZ / SLK230 / 1998

Recalls
0 Injured
Investigations
0 Death
Complaints
No Fire
Components - Details
NHTSA Complaint Number: 005023394 Incident Date: Dec, 31 2004
Consumer's City: CHICAGO Consumer's State: IL
Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO Manufacturers Name: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Model Name: SLK230 Model Year: 1998
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No Component's Description: Exterior lighting:brake lights
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No Persons Injured: 0
Vehicle's VIN#: WDBKK47F3WF Date added to File: May, 23 2021
Date Complaint Received: Jul, 14 2005 Complaint Type: EVOQ
Incident Reported To Police: No Purchase Date: May, 31 1999
Was Original Owner: No Anti-lock Brakes: Yes
Number of Cylinders: 4 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: Dt: both brake lights malfuctioned after extended use. the heat caused the socket and housing to distort and melt, leading to failure of the lights. *ak consumer still has defective parts for inspections and testing. if nhtsa need these parts please contact consumer.*sb *nm