2019 Freightliner Sprinter 1500, Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and others recall: switch
Daimler Vans USA, LLC reported this safety recall on August 12, 2019. It covers about 8,243 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 8,243
- reported
- Aug 12, 2019
- owners notified
- Sep 30, 2019
Exterior lighting: tail lights: switch
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 19V591000
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 19V591000
Is there a recall on the 2019 Freightliner Sprinter 1500, Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and others switch?
Yes. Recall 19V591000, reported on August 12, 2019, covers about 8,243 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 19V591000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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