FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 2500 2019: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 19V284000

Make Model Year
FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 2500 2019
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2019-06-11 2019-04-09 2019-04-10

Production Dates: 2018-08-01 - 2019-01-29

Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Vans USA, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: VS3LEDSENS

Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 590

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

Consequence

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

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.