NHTSA Campaign 19V591000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS:SWITCH
Filed by Daimler Vans USA, LLC.
NHTSA campaign 19V591000 covers 2 vehicles and concerns the exterior lighting:tail lights:switch. The repair is free.
What this recall covers
- The defect
- 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.
- The risk
- 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.
- 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.
Reported December 8, 2019
Vehicles covered by 19V591000 (2)
Mercedes-Benz (2)
Is my car affected?
Being on this list means your year, make and model fall inside campaign 19V591000. It does not mean your individual car does: a campaign covers a range of VINs built in a specific window, and cars either side of that window are untouched.
Check the 17-character VIN from the driver-side dashboard or door jamb against NHTSA's lookup. If it is covered, the dealer must do the work free of charge, regardless of the car's age or mileage.