Tail light recall info. via ByByeAmericanPie............

[penbed51]

Well,when I called MB back to make appointment my vin showed no recall.
Seems not all cars were created equal, strange that cars before and after the year mine was built are defective.
Is MB putting me off or is this fact?

[slk230280]

My 2003 slk230 with numerous tail light problems does not show as recall either. Don't know what the heck is going on with MB.

[ByByeAmericanPie]

According to all the paperwork filed by MB with the NHTSA, this recall affects ALL 170 models from 1998 to 2004.

Maybe the recall just hasn't caught up to your dealers computer yet. Give it a couple days and try again. If not, then print the letters at the NHTSA website and walk into your dealer and show them.

[penbed51]

Originally Posted by ByByeAmericanPie

According to all the paperwork filed by MB with the NHTSA, this recall affects ALL 170 models from 1998 to 2004.

Maybe the recall just hasn't caught up to your dealers computer yet. Give it a couple days and try again. If not, then print the letters at the NHTSA website and walk into your dealer and show them.

Thanks again,I will do just that.
Just in case there was a mix-up,I set appointment for next Friday.
My tail light just went out,perfect timing!!

[E-Klasse]

MERCEDES BENZ JUST CAME OUT WITH A CAMPAIGN FOR THE SLK TAIL LIGHTS, BUT IT IS ONLY FOR 1998-2000 MODEL YEARS...

I asked them why just those years. He is checking in to it.

[bbsilver]

Originally Posted by E-Klasse

MERCEDES BENZ JUST CAME OUT WITH A CAMPAIGN FOR THE SLK TAIL LIGHTS, BUT IT IS ONLY FOR 1998-2000 MODEL YEARS...

I asked them why just those years. He is checking in to it.

Maybe Mercedes is phasing the fix so dealers aren't overloaded. There are a lot of 170 SLKs out there now.

I have an '02 '32 and have the light problem. The problem is not specific to a certain year or grade.

About.com has a link to all of the NHTSA recalls. All 170s are included.

http://autorepair.about.com/library/...calls-012g.htm

[ByByeAmericanPie]

I called my MB dealer and they had already ordered my lights and had them in stock. I am getting them installed next Tuesday. I will post again with a report on how they look and function.

[mbslk350]

The 1998 thru 2000 SLK's are pre-facelift models. The 2001 thru 2004 models have different taillights. But they all have the problem. MB probably redesigned the older ones first (because they are more likely to exhibit the problem due their age). Then they'll do the 2001-2004 model next.

My 2001 already had one taillight replaced at my expense. The other one is original and still working. MB promised to replace both of them and refund my money on the replacement once the recall comes out.

[berk]

i just got mine at the dealer here in portland. it was my 3 encounter with this dealer and i gotta say i never thought a trip to the dealer would ever be like this! i called about it yesterday morning and they set up an appointment for me the next day, then today, it was finished in the morning! no charge and did they ever clean the car like the i have never seen it look. i even got a chocolate in the shape of a benz star! i left feeling like my baby was treated better than i treat her!

[jeffery1211]

I haven't received my recall letter but the dealer in Austin called me yesterday, Thursday. My appointment is Monday. I had the dealer replace the tail lamp assemblies in 2004 (cost $460+). Asked the service advisor about recouping the cost and he indicated it is allowed. Wish they would allow cost reimbursement for all the lamps I've replace over the years (about every 6 months). Hope to get positive feedback on recouping costs Monday. At this point I don't know if the already replace assemblies will be replaced again in this recall.