Exterior lighting: tail lightsRecall 19V-591 · Freightliner and Mercedes-Benz vehicles
Daimler Vans USA, LLC recall 19V-591 covers 8,243 Freightliner and Mercedes-Benz vehicles for a exterior lighting: tail lights problem, reported to NHTSA on August 12, 2019. The manufacturer's latest report (2020 Q4) shows 93% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 19V591000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
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
93%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from February 8, 2019 to June 19, 2019. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.