1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK230 defect investigations

Investigations by NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation that name the 1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK230. An investigation is how complaints can become a recall: complaints → investigation → (sometimes) TSB → recall.

• BRAKE LAMP FAILURE
  Preliminary Evaluation PE05051 · opened Sep 22, 2005 · closed Dec 2, 2005 · led to recall 05V505000

  In its letter dated october 28, 2005, mercedes-benz usa stated that it would conduct a safety recall to remedy defective brake lamp assemblies in model year 1998 through 2004 mercedes benz slk vehicles.the base of the brake lamp socket can be subject to thermal deformation over time.this deformation can cause movement …

• REFUELING SPIT BACK
  Preliminary Evaluation PE99055 · opened Aug 30, 1999 · closed Nov 17, 1999

  Two owners of the subject vehicles have had trouble refueling the vehicle due to excessive click-offs and spit-backs.Both owners have reported being completel soaked when gasoline sprayed from the tank.