Recall 05V505000: Side Brake Lamp(s) Inoperative

MAKE/MODELS: MODEL/BUILD YEARS:

Mercedes Benz/170 1998-2004

MANUFACTURER: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 05V505000 MFG'S REPORT DATE: October 28, 2005

COMPONENT: Exterior Lighting: Brake Lights

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 69278

SUMMARY:
On certain passenger vehicles, failure of one of the side brake lights can occur. The base of the socket can be subject to thermal deformation over time.

CONSEQUENCE:
This deformation can cause movement in the socket-to-bulb connection, which could lead to a loosening of the electrical contacts in the socket, and failure of the bulb to illuminate.

REMEDY:
Dealers will replace the rear lamp modules. The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule for this campaign. Owners should contact Mercedes-Benz at 1-800-367-6372.

NOTES:
Customers can also contact The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.