MERCEDES BENZ SPRINTER 1500 2019: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS:SWITCH
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
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.
Reduced taillight visibility increases the risk of a crash.
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.
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.
