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.