NHTSA recall 19V591000
Exterior lighting › Tail lights
Freightliner Sprinter 1500 and 7 more
Reported Aug 12, 20198,243 vehicles affectedDaimler Vans USA, LLCMaker’s number VS3HELIBuilt Feb 8, 2019 – Jun 19, 2019
The defect
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.
The risk
Reduced taillight visibility increases the risk of a crash.
The 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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