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2005 MERCEDES-BENZ Sprinter INTERIOR LIGHTING Recalls

1 recall Highest severity: Moderate

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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 lamp has a special lens that can get distorted in extremely hot and humid weather. This lens is attached to an 18W light bulb.
Risk if Unfixed
If the lens gets distorted, your lamp's contacts could overheat and cause a short circuit. This increases the risk of a fire.
Free Fix
Your dealer will replace the faulty lamp with a modified version that's designed to withstand hot and humid conditions. This repair is free, and you should contact your dealer to confirm availability and schedule the repair after November 9, 2026.
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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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 2005 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 2005 MERCEDES-BENZ Sprinter? (Campaign #07V299000)

Your truck's rear air conditioning lamp has a special lens that can get distorted in extremely hot and humid weather. This lens is attached to an 18W light bulb. If the lens gets distorted, your lamp's contacts could overheat and cause a short circuit. This increases the risk of a fire. Your dealer will replace the faulty lamp with a modified version that's designed to withstand hot and humid conditions. This repair is free, and you should contact your dealer to confirm availability and schedule the repair after November 9, 2026.