NHTSA Recall 02V152000: Headlights (exterior lighting)
MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 27,863 vehicles. It affects 2000–2002 Mercedes-Benz SLK.
| NHTSA campaign | 02V152000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING › HEADLIGHTS |
| Report received | June 13, 2002 |
| Owner notification | July 15, 2002 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." the owner's manual does not contain the proper headlamp aiming instructions.
Safety risk
This does not meet the requirements of the standard.
Remedy
Owners will be provided with headlamp aiming instructions, and directions for affixing these inserts to the operator's manual. Owner notification began july 15, 2002. Owners who do not receive the free instructions within a reasonable time should contact mercedes-benz at 1-201-573-0117.
Notes
Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 02V152000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.