2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 | 2019 Freightliner Sprinter 3500 | 2019 Freightliner Sprinter 4500 | 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 4500 | 2019 Freightliner Sprinter 1500 | 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 | 2019 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 | 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500 — Exterior lighting: tail lights: switch
Published August 13, 2019 · Recall initiated: August 12, 2019
Summary
NHTSA records recall 19V591000, published August 13, 2019 and initiated August 12, 2019. Recalling firm: Daimler Vans USA, LLC; 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 | 2019 Freightliner Sprinter 3500 | 2019 Freightliner Sprinter 4500 | 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 4500 | 2019 Freightliner Sprinter 1500 | 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 | 2019 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 | 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500 — Exterior lighting: tail lights: switch.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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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Recall details
- Brand
- MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model
- SPRINTER 3500
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Vans USA, LLC
- Lot
- 2019 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 3500 | 2019 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 3500 | 2019 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 4500 | 2019 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 4500 | 2019 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 1500 | 2019 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 2500 | 2019 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 2500 | 2019 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 1500
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 | 2019 Freightliner Sprinter 3500 | 2019 Freightliner Sprinter 4500 | 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 4500 | 2019 Freightliner Sprinter 1500 | 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 | 2019 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 | 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500 — Exterior lighting: tail lights: switch recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 19V591000 on August 13, 2019. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: MERCEDES-BENZ. Model: SPRINTER 3500.