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Recall 01V-061

MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. recalled the 2001 Mercedes-Benz M Class: Electrical system (wiring).

At a glance

Campaign number
01V-061
Reported
February 27, 2001
Vehicles affected
377 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

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.

The risk

This condition could cause an intermittent non-functioning of these systems.

The fix

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-[removed].

Notes from the manufacturer

Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).

Affected vehicles