Recall 19V591000

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS:SWITCH

Report Date

20190812

Component

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS:SWITCH

Affected Vehicles

8 models

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.

Safety 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.

Affected Vehicles

Year	Make	Model
2019	FREIGHTLINER	SPRINTER 1500
2019	FREIGHTLINER	SPRINTER 2500
2019	FREIGHTLINER	SPRINTER 3500
2019	FREIGHTLINER	SPRINTER 4500
2019	MERCEDES BENZ	SPRINTER 1500
2019	MERCEDES BENZ	SPRINTER 2500
2019	MERCEDES BENZ	SPRINTER 3500
2019	MERCEDES BENZ	SPRINTER 4500

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.