Recall campaign · NHTSA 19V121000

Exterior lighting: fog lights

Daimler Vans USA, LLC filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2019-02-22.

Recall campaignNHTSA 19V121000

Exterior lighting: fog lights

Component
Exterior lighting: fog lights
Manufacturer
Daimler Vans USA, LLC
Vehicles affected
1,197
Reported to NHTSA
2019-02-22
Owners notified
2019-04-18

Defect description

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter VS30 vehicles equipped with LED rear fog lights. The lights may not illuminate, despite the rear fog light switch being turned on.

Safety risk

The lack of functioning rear fog lamps prevents the enhanced visibility of the vehicle to other drivers on the road, increasing the risk of crash.

Manufacturer remedy

DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update the software settings of the control unit body controller, free of charge. The recall began April 18, 2019. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267.

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.

Scope of coverage

1 model year.

ModelYears on record
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (VS30)2019

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.