Daimler Recalls 2019 Sprinter Vans for Headlight Sensor Calibration Issues
Daimler Vans USA is recalling 2019 Freightliner and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vans because the headlamp range adjustment sensor may not be calibrated, potentially affecting driver visibility.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (vehicle visibility defect increasing crash risk) where no specific injuries or fatalities have been reported in the source text, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.
Plain-English summary
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019 Freightliner Sprinter and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles equipped with LED high performance headlights. The recall involves the 2019 model year Sprinter 2500 and Sprinter 3500 models.
The defect involves the sensor for the headlamp range adjustment, which may not have been mounted or calibrated. This issue can cause unexpected changes in the headlamp lighting angle, which may affect the driver's visibility and increase the risk of a crash.
DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and retrofit the sensor and correctly calibrate the rotation angle sensor free of charge. The recall began on June 11, 2019. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- FREIGHTLINER, MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 3500, SPRINTER 2500
- Brand
- FREIGHTLINER
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Vans USA, LLC
- Category
- Vehicle — Lighting
- Affected units
- 590
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (2)
- SPRINTER 3500
- SPRINTER 2500
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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