This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
I received a recall notice about 4 weeks ago for my 2002 Mercedes Benz Slk 320 due to a faulty brake / stop light design. The left stop light bulb had already burned out several months ago, and the socket was warped from the heat. It was replaced, but the new bulb failed again this month. Today I called the dealership I purchased from, bill ussery motors of coral gables, fl and I was told, "your VIN number is not covered by the recall." If not, then why did Mercedes Benz usa mail me a recall letter and why is the bulb assembly defective"?" dozens of other Slk owners on a Mercedes internet message board are facing the same run around from their dealers!
: the contact stated while applying brake pressure at various speeds, the brake lights failed to illuminate without warning. The dealer and manufacturer were alerted and agreed the vehicle was included in the NHTSA recall, # 05V505000, concerning brake lights. However, both refused to repair the vehicle under the recall.
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- Miami Beach, FL, USA