2000 Mercedes-Benz CL500 Recalls

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2000 Mercedes-Benz CL500. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 01V247000Aug 1, 2001613 vehicles potentially affected
  Exterior lighting › Headlights › Switch
  Covers: Mercedes-Benz CL500 2000

  Reported issue: 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…

  Possible 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.

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