NHTSA service bulletin

NHTSA Service Bulletin 10028665: 2000-2008 Mercedes Benz Cl500

Official manufacturer communication context for 2000-2008 Mercedes Benz Cl500, with affected products, buyer checks and links into Carchieve recall, problem and VIN research.

NHTSA service bulletin 10028665 summary graphic for 2000-2008 Mercedes Benz Cl500
10028665NHTSA document ID
Manufacturer communicationcommunication type
11affected product rows
80/100quality score

Reviewed June 2026 from NHTSA manufacturer communication and service bulletin records. Carchieve is independent and not affiliated with any vehicle manufacturer or government agency.

Quick answer

MERCEDES: WARNING MESSAGE RIGHT LOW BEAM- CHECK BULB; OR LEFT LOW BEAM-CHECK BULB IN INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. DUE TO THE FACT THAT THE XENON BURNER MAY NOT BE IGNITED ON FIRST ATTEMPT DUE TO TOLERANCES IN IGNITION VOLTAGE. MODEL YEARS UNKNOWN. *PE

What this bulletin may mean before buying

Treat this as service research, not a verdict on one car. Before you buy, compare this communication with official recall campaigns, model-level owner complaint patterns, and the exact vehicle’s VIN-decoded specifications. A bulletin can help you ask a seller or dealer sharper questions about software updates, known repairs, warranty extensions and service history.

Affected products listed in this communication

MakeModelModel yearsBuyer note
Mercedes BenzCl5002000, 2005, 2006, 2007Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes BenzCl552004-2007Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes BenzCl55 Amg2001Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes BenzCl6002001-2008Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes BenzCl652004-2008Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes BenzS3502005-2007Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes BenzS4302001, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes BenzS5002002, 2005, 2006, 2007Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes BenzS552004-2007Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes BenzS55 Amg2001Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes BenzS6002001-2008Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.

Buyer checklist

  1. Run the 17-character VIN and confirm the year, make, model, engine and equipment match the listing.
  2. Check recall campaign pages for safety actions that may require dealer repair.
  3. Compare this bulletin with common problem pages for the same model and component area.
  4. Ask the seller or dealer whether the bulletin procedure, update or inspection has already been completed.
  5. Use the used-car buying checklist and get an independent inspection.

Frequently asked questions

What is NHTSA service bulletin 10028665?

MERCEDES: WARNING MESSAGE RIGHT LOW BEAM- CHECK BULB; OR LEFT LOW BEAM-CHECK BULB IN INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. DUE TO THE FACT THAT THE XENON BURNER MAY NOT BE IGNITED ON FIRST ATTEMPT DUE TO TOLERANCES IN IGNITION VOLTAGE. MODEL YEARS UNKNOWN. *PE

Is a service bulletin the same as a recall?

No. A recall is a safety campaign with a required remedy for affected VINs. A service bulletin or manufacturer communication usually describes diagnostic, repair, software, warranty or service information.

How should a used-car buyer use this bulletin?

Use it as a research signal. Compare it with recalls, owner complaints, service records, a VIN report and an independent inspection before buying.

Check the exact VIN before you buy

Model-level pages show public safety patterns. A full VIN report helps confirm the exact vehicle, decoded specs, recall applicability and buyer checks.

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