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2013 Mercedes benz SLK250 Structure Body Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1711210
Internal NHTSA #	11383526
Manufacurer	Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Brand	MERCEDES BENZ
Model	SLK250
Model Year	2013
File date	26/07/20
Component	STRUCTURE:BODY
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Complaint concerns the roof top panel problem on a 2013 mercedes benz slk 250. The roof issue occurred in july 2020 when the slk 250 had about 36,000 miles. The roof panel on the convertible top separated from the underlying cross-support member causing the roof panel to expand and separate which then causes the front part of the roof panel to bow noticeably when outside temperatures are above approximately 85 degrees. When the roof panel bows it creates considerable wind noise, and raises possible concerns of water entering the interior if driven while raining or possible separation of the entire roof panel from the automobile. The authorized mercedes benz dealership offered no repair other than an entire roof replacement at considerable cost (about $4,000). Mercedes benz corporate headquarters customer care (atlanta, ga) offered no solution or remuneration for repair of this structural failure and potential safety concern. I learned of the cause of the roof separation issue via online research, specifically with slk world owners group having the most information. The roof issue appears real with many owners attempting their own re-gluing repairs rather than paying several thousand dollars for a complete roof replacement.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	36500
Number of Occurences
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	MARYVILLE, TN
VIN pattern	WDDPK4HA1DFXXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
Was medical attention required?	N
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Date of purchase	07/08/26
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
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Vehicle speed	60
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What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
What is Failure?
Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2013 Mercedes benz SLK250 Structure Body Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2013 Mercedes benz SLK250 Structure Body Problems, Complaints and Defects

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