Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc | NHTSA Recall #01V247000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 01V247000 by Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc. Includes 613 affected units, MERCEDES-BENZ/FMVSS 108/HEADLAMPS, component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect 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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 01V247000

Manufacturer: Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc

Report Received Date: 2001-08-01T00:00:00

Subject: Mercedes-benz/fmvss 108/headlamps

Component: Exterior Lighting

Potentially Affected Units: 613

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect 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 Summary: Drivers in incoming vehicles may experience increased glare from the high beam lighting which could result in the potential for a crash.

Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

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NHTSA ID: 01V247000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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