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2016 Mercedes-Benz SLK300

4 open recalls

Read the first one before you drive it again. Every repair below is free.

Key facts

  • Recall repairs are free by law, however old the vehicle is.
  • You don't need to be the original owner to have it fixed.
  • There is no deadline — an open recall stays open until it's repaired.

Open recalls

Source: NHTSA · synced 29 Jul 2026 13:14
Repair when you can Communication

An inaccurate vehicle location may delay emergency responders, increasing the risk of injury.

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2013-2017 vehicles due to a software fault that may cause the date and time for the emergency call system (eCall) to differ from the actual date and time, potentially relaying an inaccurate vehicle location.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 24,226 vehicles affected Read campaign 19V787000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
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Repair soon Suspension

A change of the rear wheel alignment and independent steering of the rear axle may increase the risk of a crash.

In the affected vehicles, improperly manufactured lock nuts may have been used on the rear wheel tie rod connection, and as a result, the rear wheel alignment may change and the rear axle may steer independently.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 327 vehicles affected Read campaign 16V306000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Electrical system

In this situation, without the backup power supply, the only way to keep the vehicle from moving is to press the brake pedal.

The backup power supply for the ignition switch in the affected vehicles may not have been properly connected. As a result, if the vehicle is being driven and there is a loss of power from the main vehicle battery, the transmission cannot be shifted to "Park" nor can the electric parking brake be applied.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 223 vehicles affected Read campaign 16V211000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Engine and engine cooling

Engine damage may result in a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

The affected vehicles have intake or exhaust camshafts whose welds may fail and possibly cause engine damage.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 857 vehicles affected Read campaign 15V662000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

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