DODGE SPRINTER 3500 2019: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS:SWITCH
| Make : DODGE | Model : SPRINTER 3500 | Year : 2019 |
| Build Dates : 2019-02-08 - 2019-06-19 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 19V591000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2019-09-30 | Date Received by ODI: 2019-08-12 | Date Added to Database: 2019-08-13 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Vans USA, LLC | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: VS3HELI | ||
| Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS:SWITCH | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 8243 | ||
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Summary:
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. |
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Consequence:
Reduced taillight visibility increases the risk of a crash. |
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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. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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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. |
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