NHTSA Campaign 19V591000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
Issued by Daimler Vans USA, LLC · Reported Aug 12, 2019 · 8,243 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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.
Consequence
Reduced taillight visibility increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| FREIGHTLINER | SPRINTER 1500 | 2019 | 8,243 |
| FREIGHTLINER | SPRINTER 2500 | 2019 | 8,243 |
| FREIGHTLINER | SPRINTER 3500 | 2019 | 8,243 |
| FREIGHTLINER | SPRINTER 4500 | 2019 | 8,243 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | SPRINTER 1500 | 2019 | 8,243 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | SPRINTER 2500 | 2019 | 8,243 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | SPRINTER 3500 | 2019 | 8,243 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | SPRINTER 4500 | 2019 | 8,243 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 19V591000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.