Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 19V284000

Exterior lighting: headlights

Daimler Vans USA, LLC filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2019-04-09.

Recall campaignNHTSA 19V284000

Exterior lighting: headlights

Component
Exterior lighting: headlights
Manufacturer
Daimler Vans USA, LLC
Vehicles affected
590
Reported to NHTSA
2019-04-09
Owners notified
2019-06-11

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer 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.

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

4 model years across 4 models.

ModelYears on record
FREIGHTLINER Sprinter 25002019
FREIGHTLINER Sprinter 35002019
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 25002019
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 35002019

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.