01V061000: Activity Module II Replacement (01V061000)

01V061000: ACTIVITY MODULE II REPLACEMENT

NHTSA RECALL BULLETIN

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION

Model(s): 2001 Mercedes-Benz ML320

2001 Mercedes-Benz ML430

2001 Mercedes-Benz ML55

Campaign No: 01V061000

Number of Affected Vehicles: 377

Beginning Date of Manufacture: 2001 01 18

Ending Date of Manufacture: 2001 02 01

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION

Passenger vehicles.

DEFECT SUMMARY

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 SUMMARY

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

CORRECTIVE SUMMARY

Dealers will replace the AAM II.

OWNER NOTIFICATION

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.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration operates Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Eastern Time. For more information call (800) 424-9393 or (202) 366-0123. For the hearing impaired, call (800) 424-9153.