Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 19V591000

Exterior lighting: tail lights: switch

Daimler Vans USA, LLC filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2019-08-12.

Recall campaignNHTSA 19V591000

Exterior lighting: tail lights: switch

Component
Exterior lighting: tail lights: switch
Manufacturer
Daimler Vans USA, LLC
Vehicles affected
8,243
Reported to NHTSA
2019-08-12
Owners notified
2019-09-30

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

Reduced taillight visibility increases the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

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

8 model years across 8 models.

ModelYears on record
FREIGHTLINER Sprinter 15002019
FREIGHTLINER Sprinter 25002019
FREIGHTLINER Sprinter 35002019
FREIGHTLINER Sprinter 45002019
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 15002019
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 25002019
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 35002019
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 45002019

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.