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2001 MERCEDES-BENZ Sprinter INTERIOR LIGHTING Recalls

1 recall Highest severity: Moderate

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service for INTERIOR LIGHTING issues.

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INTERIOR LIGHTING Safety Recalls

Moderate #07V299000 Plain English
Component

INTERIOR LIGHTING

Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER MANUFACTURING INTL
What Happened
The interior lamp in your truck is a light that illuminates the rear area. It's a special light with a scattering lens that helps distribute the light evenly.
Risk if Unfixed
If the lamp gets too hot and humid, the lens can warp, causing the electrical contacts to short circuit. This could lead to a fire in the rear lamp.
Free Fix
Your dealer will swap out the rear interior lamp for a new one that's designed to handle extreme temperatures and humidity – at no cost to you. You should contact your dealer to confirm repair availability and schedule the fix.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH REAR AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM, THE INTERIOR LAMP IS EQUIPPED WITH AN 18W LAMP AND A SCATTERING LENS. IN EXTREMELY HOT AND HUMID CONDITIONS, THE COMBINATION OF HEAT AND HUMIDITY, AND THE HEAT FROM THE LAMP DUE TO EXTREME LONG TERM OPERATION, CAN DISTORT THE SCATTERING LENS.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
THE SWITCHING CONTACTS OF THE LAMP MAY CAUSE A SHORT CIRCUIT OF THE REAR LAMP INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR INTERIOR LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE WITH A MODIFIED VERSION WHICH IS NOT SUBJECT TO THE IMPACTS OF HEAT AND HUMIDITY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 17, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER MANUFACTURING INTERNATIONAL AT 1-843-695-5041.
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Other MERCEDES-BENZ Sprinter 2001 Recalls

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Other MERCEDES-BENZ Sprinter Years

2025
2 recalls
2024
6 recalls
2023
7 recalls
2022
7 recalls
2021
18 recalls
2020
22 recalls
2019
42 recalls
2018
10 recalls
2017
9 recalls
2016
17 recalls
2015
12 recalls
2014
9 recalls
2013
6 recalls
2012
4 recalls
2011
5 recalls
2010
7 recalls
2009
5 recalls
2008
10 recalls
2007
15 recalls
2006
13 recalls
2005
5 recalls
2004
3 recalls
2003
5 recalls
2002
4 recalls

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 2001 MERCEDES-BENZ Sprinter safe to drive?

This model year has 1 recorded safety recall. Model-level listings do not establish VIN-specific open recalls or whether this vehicle is safe to drive. Check your VIN and contact the manufacturer for recall instructions.

What is the INTERIOR LIGHTING recall for the 2001 MERCEDES-BENZ Sprinter? (Campaign #07V299000)

The interior lamp in your truck is a light that illuminates the rear area. It's a special light with a scattering lens that helps distribute the light evenly. If the lamp gets too hot and humid, the lens can warp, causing the electrical contacts to short circuit. This could lead to a fire in the rear lamp. Your dealer will swap out the rear interior lamp for a new one that's designed to handle extreme temperatures and humidity – at no cost to you. You should contact your dealer to confirm repair availability and schedule the fix.