NHTSA recall 01V247000
Exterior Lighting · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Details
What's wrong: 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…
Why it matters: Drivers in incoming vehicles may experience increased glare from the high beam lighting which could result in the potential for a crash.
The fix: Dealers will modify the aim of the halogen headlamp bulbs in the high beam mode. Owner notification began October 15, 2001.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
2000 Mercedes Benz Cl500.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 01V247000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.