Safety Recall NHTSA · 01V061000 Reported February 27, 2001

Mercedes-benz/all activity module

Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc · Electrical System · 377 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
01V061000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
Electrical System
Vehicles Affected
377
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
February 27, 2001

Defect Summary

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.

Safety Consequence

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

Corrective Action

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 1-800-367-6372.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 01V061000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 01V061000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 01V061000?

NHTSA recall 01V061000 was issued by Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc on February 27, 2001. It addresses: Mercedes-benz/all activity module. The recall affects approximately 377 vehicles, with the defect involving the Electrical System component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 01V061000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.