NHTSA Recall 01V247000: Switch (exterior lighting)
MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 613 vehicles. It affects 2000 Mercedes-Benz CL500.
| NHTSA campaign | 01V247000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING › HEADLIGHTS › SWITCH |
| Report received | August 1, 2001 |
| Owner notification | October 15, 2001 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
Drivers in incoming vehicles may experience increased glare from the high beam lighting which could result in the potential for a crash.
Remedy
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.
Notes
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 01V247000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz CL500 | 2000 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.