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HighNHTSA·19V591000·Announced 2019-08-12

NHTSA Recalls 2019 Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter Vehicles for Taillight Defect

Daimler Vans USA is recalling 2019 Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter vans because taillights may dim or turn off if the turn switch is moved quickly, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

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 where reduced taillight visibility increases the risk of a crash, but no injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019 Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter 1500, 2500, 3500, and 4500 vehicles. The recall involves 8,243 vehicles. The defect occurs when the manual turn-switch that activates the vehicle lights is turned quickly from one lighting position to another. In these instances, the brightness of the taillights can be significantly reduced or the lights could switch off completely.

Reduced taillight visibility increases the risk of a crash. 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. 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.

The recalled product

Product
FREIGHTLINER, MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 3500, SPRINTER 4500, SPRINTER 1500, SPRINTER 2500
Brand
FREIGHTLINER
Manufacturer
Daimler Vans USA, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Lighting
Hazard
Affected units
8,243

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 (4)

  • SPRINTER 3500
  • SPRINTER 4500
  • SPRINTER 1500
  • SPRINTER 2500

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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