| Issue ID | 1662113 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11325321 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | SLK32 |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 04/03/19 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2004 mercedes benz slk32. The contact stated that both rear brake lights failed to operate as designed intermittently while driving at various speeds. Upon research, the contact discovered nhtsa campaign number: 05v505000 (exterior lighting) which he linked to his failure. The contact spoke with mercedes-benz of easton 4300 morse crossing, columbus, oh 43219 about the recall and was informed that this was an older recall and that manufacturer was no longer obligated to repair. The manufacturer had not been notified of the failure. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 35,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 35000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | GALENA, OH |
| VIN pattern | WDBKK66F24FXXXXXX |
| 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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