The switch that controls your taillights is a manual lever on the dashboard. It can be faulty in some 2019 Sprinter models, causing the taillights to dim or turn off when you switch between lighting positions quickly.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens while you're driving, your taillights might not be visible to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your dealer will update the software in your vehicle's body control unit for free, so schedule the repair as after confirming availability with your dealer as possible to confirm availability, especially since letters were scheduled to be mailed on August 12, 2019. This timing describes the original 2019 filing; contact your dealer now to confirm the free repair is available.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Reduced taillight visibility increases the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
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.
The high-beam assist system in your Sprinter's headlight control unit is the part that helps you switch between low and high beams. In some 2019 Sprinter models, a software glitch can keep the high beams from turning off when you want them to.
Risk if Unfixed
If you can't turn off the high beams, you could blind oncoming traffic, increasing the risk of a collision.
Free Fix
Your dealer will update the control unit software to fix the issue, and this service is free. Contact your Mercedes-Benz or Freightliner Sprinter dealer to schedule the repair and confirm availability.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
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.
Original — Remedy
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.
The LED high-performance headlights on your Freightliner or Mercedes-Benz Sprinter have a sensor that helps adjust their angle. In some cases, this sensor wasn't installed or set up correctly.
Risk if Unfixed
If the sensor issue isn't fixed, the headlight beam could shift while you're driving, making it harder for you to see the road ahead and increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your dealer will inspect and update the sensor, and correctly calibrate it, at no cost to you. You should contact your dealer to confirm repair availability and schedule the fix.
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Original — What Happened
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019 Freightliner Sprinter and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles equipped with LED high performance headlights. The sensor for the headlamp range adjustment may not have been mounted or
calibrated, possibly causing unexpected changes in the headlamp lighting angle.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Unexpected changes in the headlamp lighting angle may affect the drivers visibility, increasing the risk of crash.
Original — Remedy
DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and retrofit the sensor and correctly calibrate the rotation angle sensor, free of charge. The recall began June 11, 2019. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3LEDSENS.
This model year has 3 recorded safety recalls. 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 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS:SWITCH recall for the 2019 MERCEDES-BENZ Sprinter? (Campaign #19V591000)
The switch that controls your taillights is a manual lever on the dashboard. It can be faulty in some 2019 Sprinter models, causing the taillights to dim or turn off when you switch between lighting positions quickly. If this happens while you're driving, your taillights might not be visible to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash. Your dealer will update the software in your vehicle's body control unit for free, so schedule the repair as soon as possible to confirm availability, especially since letters were scheduled to be mailed on August 12, 2019.
What is the EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH recall for the 2019 MERCEDES-BENZ Sprinter? (Campaign #19V309000)
The high-beam assist system in your Sprinter's headlight control unit is the part that helps you switch between low and high beams. In some 2019 Sprinter models, a software glitch can keep the high beams from turning off when you want them to. If you can't turn off the high beams, you could blind oncoming traffic, increasing the risk of a collision. Your dealer will update the control unit software to fix the issue, and this service is free. Contact your Mercedes-Benz or Freightliner Sprinter dealer to schedule the repair and confirm availability.
What is the EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS recall for the 2019 MERCEDES-BENZ Sprinter? (Campaign #19V284000)
The LED high-performance headlights on your Freightliner or Mercedes-Benz Sprinter have a sensor that helps adjust their angle. In some cases, this sensor wasn't installed or set up correctly. If the sensor issue isn't fixed, the headlight beam could shift while you're driving, making it harder for you to see the road ahead and increasing the risk of a crash. Your dealer will inspect and update the sensor, and correctly calibrate it, at no cost to you. You should contact your dealer to confirm repair availability and schedule the fix.