2001 Mercedes-Benz SLK defect investigations

Investigations by NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation that name the 2001 Mercedes-Benz SLK. An investigation is how complaints can become a recall: complaints → investigation → (sometimes) TSB → recall.

• TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTION
  Defect Petition DP05007 · opened Nov 7, 2005 · closed Mar 27, 2006

  The petitioner alleges that coffee from a cup, placed in the cup holder, spilled onto the gear shifter and shut down the vehicle?s entire electrical system. The concern raised by the petitioner was investigated (sq01-010) and was closed after odi concluded that the facts did not demonstrate a safety-related defect.odi …

• 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 …

• SUDDEN ENGINE SHUT DOWN
  Investigation SQ01010 · opened Sep 25, 2001 · closed Feb 4, 2002