Exterior Lighting:tail Lights
NHTSA campaign 19V591000 · announced August 12, 2019 · filed by Daimler Vans Usa, Llc · 8,243 units affected
The problem
Daimler Vans USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019 Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter 1500, 2500, 3500, and 4500 vehicles. If the manual turn-switch that activates the vehicle lights is turned quickly from one lighting position to another, the brightness of the taillights can be significantly reduced or could switch off completely.
The risk
Reduced taillight visibility increases the risk of a crash.
What to do
MBUSA will notify owners, and Mercedes-Benz or Freightliner Sprinter dealers will update the body control unit software, free of charge. The recall began September 30, 2019. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is VS3HELI.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by this recall
- 2019 Freightliner Sprinter 1500
- 2019 Freightliner Sprinter 2500
- 2019 Freightliner Sprinter 3500
- 2019 Freightliner Sprinter 4500
- 2019 Mercedes-benz Sprinter 1500
- 2019 Mercedes-benz Sprinter 2500
- 2019 Mercedes-benz Sprinter 3500
- 2019 Mercedes-benz Sprinter 4500
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal or repair advice.