Vehicle recall 01V061000 · February 27, 2001
2001 Mercedes-Benz M Class
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Certain all activity module II (aam II) could have a sub-component that could cause the module to intermittently not function properly. The aam II controls a number of systems including the high beam lights, instrument cluster, door locks, and wiper systems.
- Consequence
- This condition could cause an intermittent non-functioning of these systems.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the aam II. Owner notification began February 16, 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).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 01V061000
- Reported to NHTSA
- February 27, 2001
- Filed by
- MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC.
- Owner notification
- February 16, 2001
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 377
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system › Wiring
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Mercedes-Benz M Class (2001): 2001
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