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2003 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
Your truck's rear air conditioning system has a special lamp that lights up the back seat area. This lamp is made of plastic and has a special lens that helps spread the light.
Risk if Unfixed
If the lamp gets too hot and humid, the lens can warp and cause the lamp's electrical contacts to short circuit, which could lead to a fire in the rear of your truck.
Free Fix
Your dealer will replace the faulty lamp with a new, heat-resistant version at no extra cost to you. You should schedule the repair as after confirming availability with your dealer as possible to confirm availability with your dealer. This timing describes the original 2007 filing; contact your dealer now to confirm the free repair is available.
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 2003 Recalls

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2 recalls
STEERING
1 recall
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 recall

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
2002
4 recalls
2001
2 recalls

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 2003 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 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ Sprinter? (Campaign #07V299000)

Your truck's rear air conditioning system has a special lamp that lights up the back seat area. This lamp is made of plastic and has a special lens that helps spread the light. If the lamp gets too hot and humid, the lens can warp and cause the lamp's electrical contacts to short circuit, which could lead to a fire in the rear of your truck. Your dealer will replace the faulty lamp with a new, heat-resistant version at no extra cost to you. You should schedule the repair as soon as possible to confirm availability with your dealer.