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VehicleAug 12, 20198,243 affected

Freightliner / Mercedes-Benz recall: Exterior lighting

What is wrong

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 could happen

Reduced taillight visibility increases the risk of a crash.

The fix

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.

Vehicles covered

Facts

NHTSA recall number
19V591000
Type
Vehicle
Filed by
Daimler Vans USA, LLC
Reported to NHTSA
Aug 12, 2019
Owners notified
Sep 30, 2019
Vehicles or items affected
8,243
Started by
The manufacturer
Built
Feb 8, 2019 to Jun 19, 2019
Part
Exterior lighting › Tail lights; Exterior lighting › Tail lights › Switch
Maker's own recall number
VS3HELI

Notes

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.

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