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Vehicle recall 01V247000 · August 1, 2001

2000 Mercedes-Benz CL500

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. 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.
Consequence
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).

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
01V247000
Reported to NHTSA
August 1, 2001
Filed by
MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC.
Owner notification
October 15, 2001
Vehicles potentially affected
613
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Exterior lighting › Headlights › Switch
Recall 01V247000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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