The Office of Defects Investigations (ODI) is an office within the NHTSA which investigates serious safety problems in the design, construction or performance of vehicles. The NHTSA is authorized to order manufacturers to recall and repair vehicles, if the ODI finds a safety issue. NHTSA investigations for the 2002 Mercedes-Benz SLK, both ongoing and closed, are listed below:

  1. INVESTIGATION: BRAKE LAMP FAILURE

    NHTSA #PE05051

    Status:
    RECALLED

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  2. INVESTIGATION: AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM FAILURE

    NHTSA #PE07042

    Status:
    CLOSED

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