MERCEDES BENZ SPRINTER 1500 2019: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS:SWITCH

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 19V591000

Make Model Year
MERCEDES BENZ SPRINTER 1500 2019
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2019-09-30 2019-08-12 2019-08-13

Production Dates: 2019-02-08 - 2019-06-19

Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Vans USA, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: VS3HELI

Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS:SWITCH

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 8243

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

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.

Consequence

Reduced taillight visibility increases the risk of a crash.

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.