Headlights: high/low beam dimmer switchRecall 19V-309 · Freightliner and Mercedes-Benz vehicles
Daimler Vans USA, LLC recall 19V-309 covers 1,517 Freightliner and Mercedes-Benz vehicles for a headlights: high/low beam dimmer switch problem, reported to NHTSA on April 18, 2019. The manufacturer's latest report (2020 Q3) shows 71% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 19V309000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (Platform 907) vehicles equipped with high-beam assist. A software error in the control unit may prevent the driver from being able to switch off the high beams when intended.
The risk
Being unable to turn off the high beams may result in oncoming traffic being blinded by the vehicle's lights, increasing the risk of crash.
The fix
DVUSA will notify owners, and Mercedes-Benz or Freightliner Sprinter dealers will update the control unit software, free of charge. The recall began June 14, 2019. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3FERNLI.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
71%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from September 27, 2018 to February 14, 2019. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.