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NHTSA : 19V591000

Campaign Details

Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS:SWITCH

Defect Description

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 / Hazard

Reduced taillight visibility increases the risk of a crash.

Proposed Solution

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.

🚗 Affected Vehicles8

All the models below were recalled for this exact same problem.