Defect Description For Recall
Vehicle Description: Passenger Vehicles. These Vehicles Fail To Conform With The Requirements Of Fmvss No. 108, “Lamps, RefleCTIve Devices, And Associated Equipment.” When The Low Beam Headlamps Are Activated, The Xenon Lamps Are Aimed To Illuminate The Road Surface. In The High Beam Mode The Light From The Xenon Bulbs Are Redirected And Additional Halogen Bulbs Also Illuminate When The High Beams Are Activated. When This Occurs, The Combination Of Xenon Bulb And Halogen Bulb Exceed The Permitted Light Output.
Make Of Vehicle
MERCEDES BENZ
Model Of Vehicle
CL500
Year
2000
Recall Campaign Number
01V247000
Component Description
Exterior Lighting:Headlights:Switch
Effect Of Defect
Drivers In Incoming Vehicles May Experience Increased Glare From The High Beam Lighting Which Could Result In The Potential For A Crash.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Modify The Aim Of The Halogen Headlamp Bulbs In The High Beam Mode. Owner Notification Began October 15, 2001. Owners Who Take Their Vehicles To An Authorized Dealer On An Agreed Upon Service Date And Do Not Receive The Free Remedy Within A Reasonable Time Should Contact Mercedes-Benz At 1-800-367-6372.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz Usa, Llc.
Start Of Manufacture
19990914
End Of Manufacture
20000202
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
613
Date Owners Notified
20011015
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz Usa, Llc
Date Report Received
20010801
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
108