NHTSA Campaign 19V284000

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Issued by Daimler Vans USA, LLC · Reported Apr 9, 2019 · 590 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019 Freightliner Sprinter and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles equipped with LED high performance headlights. The sensor for the headlamp range adjustment may not have been mounted or calibrated, possibly causing unexpected changes in the headlamp lighting angle.

Consequence

Unexpected changes in the headlamp lighting angle may affect the drivers visibility, increasing the risk of crash.

Remedy

DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and retrofit the sensor and correctly calibrate the rotation angle sensor, free of charge. The recall began June 11, 2019. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3LEDSENS.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 2500 2019 590
FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 3500 2019 590
MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 2500 2019 590
MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 3500 2019 590

Source: NHTSA Campaign 19V284000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.